Certified Pharmacy Technician(CPhT) (PRN)
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY Assists the Pharmacist by filling physician orders
for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixes
IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the
Laminar Air Flow Hood if I.V. certified; types labels, prepares and
files charge slips and performs other related duties. SUMMARY OF
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Assists the Pharmacist in providing
medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to
patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel. This
will include Care Transition Team activities and discharge
planning. Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures if I.V.
certified. Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders them
accordingly. Assists in filling prescriptions. Processes records of
medications and supplies dispensed to patients or customers,
computes charges and either enters them into the computer or
forwards them to Information Systems. Receives and stores incoming
deliveries of medication and supplies. Participates in departmental
and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.
Assists the Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care for
patients ranging in age from newborn to the elderly. Must be able
to identify and understand that there are dosage variations between
newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, and
know to consult with the Pharmacist if any doubts or questions
arise. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of
safety and quality. Maintains the Pharmacy Department in a clean
and orderly manner. Performs other pharmacy-related duties as
requested or required. Demonstrates ability to calculate figures
and amounts relating to dosage calculations when filing various
prescriptions ranging from the newborn to the elderly populations.
Recognizes inappropriate dosing based on available dosage forms for
various age groups. Demonstrates knowledge and skill ensuring that
pharmaceutical preparations are sterile, properly packaged, labeled
and stored, and not outdated. Ensures compliance with USP . BASIC
SKILLS Basic computer knowledge. EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED High School diploma or the equivalent. One (1) year
related pharmacy experience and/or training or graduate of
certified training program/healthcare careers college. Education in
all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population
obtained either in school education, experience or subsequent
training. LANGUAGE SKILLS Able to communicate effectively in
English, both verbally and in writing. Additional languages a plus.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to stand, sit, walk for extended
periods of time. Must be able to discern colors.
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