Pharmacy Tech Specialist Controlled Substance
Pharmacy Technician
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Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY: (brief summary statement of major functions) Diversion prevention and record management activities, audits, ongoing monitoring and education to department and hospital leaders. Maintains database for employee records and various drug and diversion related activities. Collects and aggregates performance improvement data. Sets up meetings and prepares minutes. Performs pharmacy technician duties as assigned. Exceeds Meets Needs Improvement
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES (Including age specific duties): Exceeds = Consistently Exceeds Standards
1. Daily performs manual controlled drug monitoring to assure required documentation is met, and
immediately notifies management team whenever evidence of drug diversion may be present.
2. Daily reviews controlled substance discrepancies in PyxisES and notifies the director of any
inappropriate documentation or suspicion of missing drug, documents all policy deviations as incident
reports, and maintains a log of improperly resolved discrepancies.
3. Daily reconciles dispensed controlled substances from CII Safe (main and OR) with automated and
manual systems necessary for DEA record keeping and notifies Nurse Director/Department Director for
follow-up as necessary. Daily checks that the shift change CII safe compare reports are signed/dated,
reconciled, and filed in the shift change notebook.
4. Daily reviews PyxisES override transactions and reconciles all non-reconciled override medications with
the Nurse Manager/Department Director.
5. Daily completes the CII safe audits and documents on the CII safe accountability log
6. Daily reconciles transactions at the CII safe by reconciling with manual delivery receipts and 24-hour
chain of custody forms.
7. Weekly monitors that the controlled drug inventory has been performed on Pyxis cabinets /carts and
notifies Department Directors/Managers and Director of Pharmacy for missing inventories
8. Monthly completes the controlled drug purchasing audit that compares purchases with the CII safe
9. Monthly and as needed performs controlled drug user audits to identify improper
documentation/procedures, or potential for diversion (diversion dashboard, Pyxis, Meditech).
Records management:
10. Serves as records retention liaison responsible for managing departmental records and coordinating
off-site storage. Monthly and as needed coordinates the storage of departmental records.
11. Daily maintains system user files for PyxisES, ensuring addition of new users, confirming Healthstream
training is completed, and appropriate user privileges are assigned, and prompt removal of terminated
users.
12. Routinely audits PyxisES user access and prepares report for facility information security committee
13. Daily reconciles Process Errors in Meditech from PyxisES for manually admitted patients and override
transactions.
14. Daily scans and organizes controlled drug reports (discrepancies, CII safe compare report, CII safe
Review Send report, 24-hour hand off forms, and CII safe inventory (monthly))
15. Weekly identifies Abandoned Home Medications and facilitates medication destruction and record
keeping.
Employee and record management:
16. Maintains database and files for employee records upholding strict confidentiality.
17. Disseminates competency, training and other documentation to staff and follows up as necessary to
assure compliance and/or deadlines are met, files copies and delivers originals to human resources.
Maintains competency tracking log
18. Serves as Kronos timekeeper for the pharmacy responsible for daily tracking time and attendance,
making changes as necessary, and preparing biweekly payroll report for final approval.
19. Provides 1st day orientation to the department for new employees and students and updates
department records (email groups, 3-4ID list, disaster/phone list, orientation checklist)
20. Completes employee termination paperwork, updates department lists and email groups, and works
with managers/supervisors to remove access to systems.
What qualifications you will need:
No Travel Required
2 years experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women's health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.
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.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Tech Specialist Controlled Substance opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Summary and Qualifications
POSITION SUMMARY: (brief summary statement of major functions) Diversion prevention and record management activities, audits, ongoing monitoring and education to department and hospital leaders. Maintains database for employee records and various drug and diversion related activities. Collects and aggregates performance improvement data. Sets up meetings and prepares minutes. Performs pharmacy technician duties as assigned. Exceeds Meets Needs Improvement
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES (Including age specific duties): Exceeds = Consistently Exceeds Standards
1. Daily performs manual controlled drug monitoring to assure required documentation is met, and
immediately notifies management team whenever evidence of drug diversion may be present.
2. Daily reviews controlled substance discrepancies in PyxisES and notifies the director of any
inappropriate documentation or suspicion of missing drug, documents all policy deviations as incident
reports, and maintains a log of improperly resolved discrepancies.
3. Daily reconciles dispensed controlled substances from CII Safe (main and OR) with automated and
manual systems necessary for DEA record keeping and notifies Nurse Director/Department Director for
follow-up as necessary. Daily checks that the shift change CII safe compare reports are signed/dated,
reconciled, and filed in the shift change notebook.
4. Daily reviews PyxisES override transactions and reconciles all non-reconciled override medications with
the Nurse Manager/Department Director.
5. Daily completes the CII safe audits and documents on the CII safe accountability log
6. Daily reconciles transactions at the CII safe by reconciling with manual delivery receipts and 24-hour
chain of custody forms.
7. Weekly monitors that the controlled drug inventory has been performed on Pyxis cabinets /carts and
notifies Department Directors/Managers and Director of Pharmacy for missing inventories
8. Monthly completes the controlled drug purchasing audit that compares purchases with the CII safe
9. Monthly and as needed performs controlled drug user audits to identify improper
documentation/procedures, or potential for diversion (diversion dashboard, Pyxis, Meditech).
Records management:
10. Serves as records retention liaison responsible for managing departmental records and coordinating
off-site storage. Monthly and as needed coordinates the storage of departmental records.
11. Daily maintains system user files for PyxisES, ensuring addition of new users, confirming Healthstream
training is completed, and appropriate user privileges are assigned, and prompt removal of terminated
users.
12. Routinely audits PyxisES user access and prepares report for facility information security committee
13. Daily reconciles Process Errors in Meditech from PyxisES for manually admitted patients and override
transactions.
14. Daily scans and organizes controlled drug reports (discrepancies, CII safe compare report, CII safe
Review Send report, 24-hour hand off forms, and CII safe inventory (monthly))
15. Weekly identifies Abandoned Home Medications and facilitates medication destruction and record
keeping.
Employee and record management:
16. Maintains database and files for employee records upholding strict confidentiality.
17. Disseminates competency, training and other documentation to staff and follows up as necessary to
assure compliance and/or deadlines are met, files copies and delivers originals to human resources.
Maintains competency tracking log
18. Serves as Kronos timekeeper for the pharmacy responsible for daily tracking time and attendance,
making changes as necessary, and preparing biweekly payroll report for final approval.
19. Provides 1st day orientation to the department for new employees and students and updates
department records (email groups, 3-4ID list, disaster/phone list, orientation checklist)
20. Completes employee termination paperwork, updates department lists and email groups, and works
with managers/supervisors to remove access to systems.
What qualifications you will need:
- (CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician
- High School Graduate / GED
- (PHARM-Intern) Pharmacist - Intern, or (PharmTech) Pharmacy Technician License
No Travel Required
2 years experience Required Years of Experience
Benefits
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
HCA Florida North Florida Hospital is a 523-bed, full-service medical and surgical acute care center. For over 49 years, we have served North Central Florida. We offer comprehensive cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, and neurosciences. We offer minimally-invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery and treatment. Other services that we provide include women's health and wound therapy. We are fully accredited by the Joint Commission and certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center. Our hospital has an Accredited Chest Pain Center by ACC (American College of Cardiology) and is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Spine Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. We are committed to patient safety and quality of care. We have received the highest scores available in recognition of this commitment.
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.
"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Tech Specialist Controlled Substance opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.