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Pharmacy Assistant, JMH Retail Pharmacy Svcs, On Call/Pool

202641 Job Type Schedule: On Call/Pool Shift: Day Job Department JMH Retail Pharmacy Svcs
JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: Jackson Memorial Hospital - JMH Retail Pharmacy Svcs

Address: 1611 NW 12thAve, Miami, Florida, 33136

Shift details: On Call/ Pool

Why Jackson:

Jackson Health System is a nationally and internationally recognized academic medical system offering world-class care to any person who walks through our doors. For more than 100 years, Jackson has evolved into one of the world's top medical providers for all levels of care, no matter if it's for a routine patient visit or for a lifesaving procedure. With more than 2,000 licensed beds, we are also proud of our role as the primary teaching hospital for the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

Here, the best people come together to deliver Jackson's mission for our diverse communities. Our employees are committed to providing the best CARE by demonstrating compassion, accountability, respect, and expertise in everything we do.

Summary

Pharmacy Assistant performs limited technical work performing non-professional duties in the pharmacy of a county hospital. Employees of this classification perform a variety of selected assignments in an inpatient or outpatient pharmacy, following a minimal in-service training period. Assists with storage, inventory, packaging and distribution of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies. Follows standardized procedures for receiving, storing, inventorying, packaging and distributing pharmaceuticals, pharmaceutical supplies and non-legend drugs.

Responsibilities

  • Receives, unpacks, and stores supplies. 
  • Checks contents against invoice. 
  • Operates labeling machine; repackages pharmaceuticals into dispensing containers for inpatient and outpatient use. 
  • Maintains inventory control of labels, bottles and drugs scheduled for repackaging. 
  • Repackages large bulk liquids such as alcohol, soaps and antiseptic solutions into smaller containers for hospital distribution. 
  • Fills free floor-charge drug items for hospital nursing stations; delivers to hospital stations pharmaceuticals such as narcotics, explosives, caustic alkaline and acid, inflammables and other items requiring specialized care and handling. 
  • Cleans and washes specialized pharmaceutical, chemical, laboratory glassware and associated equipment. 
  • Inventories pharmaceuticals and related equipment and supplies; maintains pharmacy working areas in a clean and orderly condition. 
  • Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Experience

Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience within a pharmacy setting.

Preferred: Experience in stocking and inventory, preferably in a hospital/pharmacy setting

Education

High School diploma is required.

Skill

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Credentials

Valid license or certification is preferred.

Jackson Health System is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by law.

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