OPS PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - 64913362

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a high-volume pharmacy.

Assists Pharmacy Manager in the establishment of new or additional procedures to be in compliance with all policies, processes and requirements from Central Pharmacy.  Achieve operational objectives, resolve and prevent operational problems of the FLDOHMDC Pharmacy.  Ensures continue quality assurance and improvement activities to resolve and prevent discrepancies between the medications received, documentations and information in QS/1 and Central Pharmacy system by investigating, assessing, analyzing and making recommendations to Pharmacy manager, Senior Leader and Central Pharmacy on an ongoing basis.

Operates a motor vehicle utilized for the regular distribution of medications sent daily for DOH Central Pharmacy to the Warehouse at the Florida Department of health in Miami-Dade County, and further taken for local distribution to all FLDOHMDC clinical programs and sites in order to complete the change in the chain of custody; maintains the safety and integrity of the products while in transit from the warehouse to each of the clinical programs and sites.  Verifies with the receiving program that the order is correct by acquiring a signature of the receiving party.  Travels to clinical programs and sites to pick up expired medications and coordinates the return to the DOH Central Pharmacy, maintaining a record of all expired medication picked up from each program and returned to the Central Pharmacy returned.

Performs firsthand on-site analysis of operational problems with medication distribution to the FLDHOMDC programs and clinics, aimed at ensuring continued quality assurance and perpetual inventories; advice interdisciplinary staff teams to develop optimum resolution for clinical programs to be in compliance with policies, processes and requirements from Central Pharmacy and FLSOH. Performs a variety of tasks relating to management of medications which include receiving, verifying, and reconciling requisitions sent from both the central Pharmacy and Cardinal Health on behalf of the different programs within the Florida Department of health in Miami Dade County.  Prepares and maintains records of all medications received at the warehouse and delivered to their respective programs.  Forwards all required documentation upon receipt of medication requisition from Cardinal Health to the Bureau of Statewide Pharmaceutical Services.  Retrieves all medication files and documentation upon request.  Temporarily custodian of medications received, stored, and distributed from the warehouse to the different sites.  Coordinates with all DOH programs to determine their medication needs in order to submit bulk orders to the Central Pharmacy via the Florida Department of health Pharmaceutical Forms Systems.  Responsible for stocking and rotating stock at the Pharmacy to maintain inventory and verify that expiration dates are correct.

Assist the Miami Dade County Health Department Administrator with coordinating the monthly quarterly pharmacy inventory as required by DOH policy.  Responsible for verification of pharmaceutical inventory received from central pharmacy and for the proper storage of all medications so that the integrity of medications is not compromised. 

In addition, ensures that the cold chain management of vaccines is maintained from receipt until delivery to prevent adulteration and loss of vaccine supplies.  Assists manager in correcting any inventory variance.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of record-keeping procedures
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Working knowledge of QS/1 Pharmacy Software, Collaborate with Insurance Companies, Q Flow patient work flow system.
• Ability to receive, sort, verify, and store medications and supplies.
• Ability to prepare purchase requisitions.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Insert the required experience, training, education, and licensure or certification that provides appropriate job-related evidence that an applicant possesses the minimum required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to be successful in the position.

Preferred - Insert the qualifications that, while not required, are good to have for those serving in the position and may lead to a higher level of success in the position.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

2515 W. Flagler Street, Miami FL 33135

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.