DescriptionIntroductionLast year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a(an) Pharmacy Lab Tech I FT Mixed with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back!BenefitsHCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital family! We will give you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are looking for an enthusiastic Pharmacy Lab Tech I FT Mixed to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential!Job Summary and QualificationsPOSITION SUMMARY:Assists pharmacists in the performance of daily pharmacy routines in accordance with all laws, standards, policies and procedures as dictated by the Florida Board of Pharmacy.ESSENTIAL CORE FUNCTIONS:Deliveries of medications, preparation and dispensing of all medications, including IV's under direct supervision of pharmacist. Maintains equipment such as automated dispensing cabinets, pre-packing equipment, department bar-coding scanners. Assists pharmacist in other duties as assigned.PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:A. Core Competencies:· Appropriate aseptic technique applied and annual media validation passed· Controlled substances dispensing and discrepancy resolution· Cart fill list generation and pre-packer operation to complete fill· All elements of preparation and distribution of medications· Compounding of extemporaneous preparations and stability assignments· Inventory control procedures including borrow/loan and emergency medication procurement· Nursing unit inspections and documentation· TPN compounding per procedures
Service: Strives to meet expectations/needs of customers; responds to concerns with sense of urgency; seeks win-win solutions for reasonable patient/customer expectations.
Quality/Ethics/Integrity: Seeks opportunities for improvement; prevents small problems from becoming large; pays attention to detail; follows instructions and protocol/procedures; adheres to company code of conduct; maintains integrity in all aspects of work.
Relationships: Builds effective working relationships; finds and provides information to clarify situations; expands on original ideas; contributes own ideas; places high priority on other team members’ goals; gains team agreement to support ideas; clearly explains rationale behind ideas/goals; demonstrates sensitivity to differing cultural views and needs; meets attendance and punctuality requirements.
Adaptability: Seeks to understand changes in work tasks/processes; actively seeks information about new tasks/processes; treats change and new tasks/processes as opportunities for learning and personal growth; speaks positively about changes to others; quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with change.
B. Job Specific: As defined in department specific competencies
Delivers medications and/or pharmacy supplies to the proper locations within the medical center as required
Checks nursing stations hourly for excess IV solutions and piggybacks and returns unused doses to pharmacy
Prepares and compounds sterile products to include IV’s, liquids, creams, lotions, etc. using aseptic technique
Restocks med and supply areas for the next shift
Pre-packages medications in unit dose form according to pharmacy policies
Bar codes products as necessary
Fills medication carts/labels
Restocks automated dispensing cabinets
Runs refill activity report to close narcotic delivery loop
Runs CII Compare report after EVERY control substance delivery
Pharmacy inventory and floor inventory outdates
Performs monthly unit inspections
Answers phone with Name and department in a professional manner
Performs refills and outdate on all Crash cart and emergency boxes
Identifies critical issues, prioritize workload and communicate to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner
Completes all education requirements and/or other activities needed to maintain competency
Interacts in person and by phone with hospital personnel politely and appropriately.
Accurately maintains required documentation logs
Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
Responsible for maintaining medication storage and security as per regulatory requirements throughout the organization
Performs quality control and performance improvement functions as assigned
Accurately performs and documents monthly medication storage area inspections as assigned
Performs basic billing functions
Completes basic OR charges in a timely manner as assigned
Accurately performs required calculations
Accurately and safely compounds and labels medications and parenteral admixtures
Always utilizes aseptic techniques in the preparation of parenteral compounding
Compliant with all USP 797 shift/daily/monthly requirements (i.e. Cleaning laminar airflow cabinets and biological safety cabinets, wearing personal protective equipment, etc.)
Always obtains a final check from the pharmacist before releasing any prepared parenteral compounds, before packaging any medication, or dispensing any medication.
Prepares all work records needed for day at their designated times including the Discontinued, Transfers, and Discharges Lists of parenteral preparations and efficiently processes these reports before they are dispensed to the patient care areas
Accurately transports medications and other pharmacy supplies in a timely manner to appropriate areas
Accurately fills orders in the pharmacy
Processes medication returns and restocking to the pharmacy
Provide basic technical support for automated dispensing machines and other pharmacy computer systems
Performs daily ADC routines as assigned (i.e. restocks, outdates, discrepancy resolution, loading and unloading, etc.)
Replenishes ADCs, emergency cart trays and floor stock accurately and as needed
Accurately packages and prepares medications for dispensing as assigned
Appropriately and timely notifies the pharmacy buyer of products that need to be reordered.
Complies with ongoing processes to monitor outdates as per policy and procedures
Performs receiving and check in of medication/supply orders as defined in policy and notifies the pharmacy inventory manager of any shortages, overages or damages of product
Manages drug supplies in a cost effective manner and identifies opportunities to minimize waste
Perform other duties as assigned
Practice and adhere to the “ Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement” EDUCATION REQUIRED AND/OR PREFERRED: High School Diploma LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Licenses, Certifications, & Training: National Certification (CPhT), OR PTCBRequiredActive Registered Pharmacy Technician in good standing with the State Board or Pharmacy InternRequired· 6 month grace period for State license IF enrolled in FL Pharmacy Board approved technician training program· 6 month grace for PTCB or CPht EXPERIENCE REQUIRED OR PREFERRED: Previous hospital technician with IV experience preferred SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES: Ability to work in a fast pace and to prioritize multiple assignments/projects and respond to numerous requests; ability to resolve conflicts among staff and to work collaboratively with department director, physicians and other members of the healthcare team; ability to ensure operational efficiency; ability to problem solve and make decisions; ability to exercise self-control and tolerate stress when dealing with multiple requests and/or conflicting demands from multiple customers. Knowledge of safe medication practices is required. CUSTOMERS SERVED: All employees, staff of Gulf Coast Regional Medical Center in both clinical and non-clinical departments, including patients/families, physicians, volunteers, agency, contract, students and the community.COMPETENCIES:The competencies identified for this position are summarized and reviewed periodically throughout employment. The required behaviors and measurement associated with core, job specific, age specific, and management (if applicable) competencies and are maintained in the department education file. PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS : The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position is classified as Heavy which is defined as exerting up to 100 lbs force occasionally, and/or 50 lbs frequently, and/or 20 lbs constantly.
HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238-bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses."There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderBe a part of an organization that invests in you! We are reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Lab Tech I FT Mixed opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in patient care!We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
