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James A Haley TAMPA VAMC is looking to fill multiple LPMHC Program Coordinator positions at two of their facilities: Temple Terrace outpatient clinic and Tampa Main Campus hospital.

LPMHC Program Coordinators are administratively responsible for a clinical program and provide treatment to patients in a major specialty. They manage the daily operations of the program, develop policies and procedures, and prepare reports and statistics for facility, VISN, and national use. They will clinically supervise unlicensed graduate interns/LPMHCs and may administratively manage any employees assigned to their program.

Incumbent is expected to perform full range of assessment/treatment services to assigned patients that would include comprehensive review of current mental illness symptoms, advanced psychosocial case and care management, discharge planning, health care coordination advocacy and referral, community referrals, and the rendering of a decision regarding the presenting diagnosis with coordination of the treatment plan including recommendations for continued treatment or therapy for a variety of different mental disorders that could include particularly complex or unusually difficult patients.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• develops, implements, and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of patients, including prompt completion of clinical reminders and compliance with all regulatory policies, procedures, and practices.
• provides consultation to professional staff within Tampa VAMC and to community providers, concerning clinical assessment findings and appropriate treatment plans for patients.
• functions as an experienced senior clinician with responsibility and accountability for the technical accuracy of Veteran evaluations and the soundness of treatment plans and case management services.
• assisting the Program Manager in training other staff in procedures for documenting clinical program milestones (admission date, length of stay, discharge dates, treatment and discharge plan completion, etc.).
• will serve as a field instructor/trainer for graduate level unlicensed mental health counselor interns. This includes weekly face-to-face sessions, as well as phone consultation on an as-needed basis. Review intern clinical paperwork to include co-signing clinical notes. May clinically and administratively supervise an individual as they are working towards licensure.
• manages and controls the use of data related to this program regarding day-to-day functioning, workload distribution and program evaluation.
• plans, organizes and directs administrative, operational, Veteran and personnel activities of the supervised mental health counselors/case managers.
• ongoing review of proposed program staffing patterns and respective position descriptions to best meet programmatic needs and requirements as well as interviewing/recommending new staff for final consideration for selection
• assist the Program Manager in the development of community awareness and educational materials, forums, presentations and contacts. These efforts can involve the incumbent in public speaking discussions, interagency referral procedures, and direct collaboration with community providers/partners.

Rehabilitation services assist patients to obtain their maximum level on independence and improving their quality of life. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Registered nurses on Rehab-3 provide nursing care to Veterans and active-duty personnel. Rehab-3 nurses provide care to post-surgical and non-surgical patients with orthopedic surgeries, laminectomies, debility, and stroke. The unit also supports the Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program supporting patients tapering off opioids, and supporting them in various programs supporting healthy lifestyles.

Duties listed but are not limited to:

• Individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care.
• The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction.
• Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments.
• Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families.
• Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient.
• The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills.
• Responsible for participating in activities supporting nursing excellence, quality improvement and unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils.
• Accountable for utilizing clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to find innovative approaches to address concerns to improve the quality care provided to our veterans.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to alternate facilities/sites within the Tampa VA Hospital and Clinics catchment area to provide patient care via cross coverage or reassignments.

Duties listed but are not limited to:

• Inpatient Staff Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care.
• The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction.
• Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments.
• Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families.
• Delegates elements of care to the appropriate individual based upon assessed needs, condition, and safety of the patient.
• The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills.
• Responsible for participating in activities supporting nursing excellence, quality improvement and unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils.
• Accountable for utilizing clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to find innovative approaches to address concerns to improve the quality of care provided to our veterans.
• The incumbent may be required to travel to alternate facilities/sites within the Tampa VA Hospital and Clinics catchment area to provide patient care via cross-coverage or reassignments.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assists the C&P Manager/Analyst in developing short- and long-term goals necessary to accomplish the mission of the C&P program.
• Assists C&P Manager/Analyst in drafting local credentialing processes and Medical Staff Bylaws in compliance with all applicable regulations.
• Ensures accurate provider data is entered into and maintained in the VetPro computer program.
• Manages provider applications (initial and renewals) for LIPs C&P within the VAMC.
• Provides guidance and instruction to hospital staff in completing the required documentation for establishing privileges for LIPs.
• Assures application packages and other documents meet technical requirements per specialty of provider and assures application folder and database account (VetPro or other internal databases and spreadsheets) meet technical requirements.
• Serves as technical advisor to the Executive Committee of the Medical Staff (ECMS) and if applicable the Credentials Committee.
• Prepares agendas for credentials-related meetings, ensures those involved are notified of expectations, and ensures appropriate paperwork is accomplished completely and accurately prepared for committee action.
• Conducts final appointment into the VetPro database, after thoroughly researching, analyzing, and validating all data, information, documents, and signature authorities.
• Develops and provides routine and special reports as requested by the C&P Manager/Analyst.
• Holds the credit card and is responsible for maintaining records, reconciling monthly charge statements, and verifying the legitimacy of requests for NPDB CQ enrollments/ renewals, licensure verification (if applicable), Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates , American Medical Association, FSMB, National Student Clearing House, Work Number and, board certification (if applicable).
• Participates in the required annual C&P self-assessment and if opportunities for improvement are identified, is involved in improvement efforts.

Duties include but not limited to:

The Chief Nurse, Acute Care provides executive oversight for daily clinical and administrative operations with supervision of the Nurse Managers over the following areas: Inpatient Case Management, STAT Team, Centralized Telemetry office, Medical/Surgical units, Intensive Care units, and Progressive Care unit. Collaborates across care disciplines to assess, design, plan, implement and evaluate interdisciplinary programs within the service and medical center.

The Chief Nurse, Acute Care provides senior leadership within nursing, as directed by the Associate Director for Patient Care Services (ADPCS) and/or the Deputy Associate Director for Patient Care Services (DADPCS). They are responsible for the practice of nursing 24/7 and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, standards of patient care, treatment, and services, nursing practice standards, staffing plans, functional statements, and standards to measure, assess, and improve patient outcomes. The incumbent appropriately delegates activities to services assigned to them under their purview. Ensures a competency process is in place to evaluate individual practice, as well as a review process for annual performance ratings.

The Chief Nurse, Acute Care supports the integration and collaboration of nursing with other professional disciplines and functional areas in the mutual achievement of patient-centered and organizational goals. They champion a High-Reliability Organization (HRO) with a culture of safety founded on a systems approach to developing evidence-based healthcare solutions based on prevention, not punishment, with collective mindfulness.
Preferred Qualifications:

• DNP Preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of staffing methodology
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance standards
• Demonstrated experience with TJC Awareness of nurse sensitive indicators and evidence of outcome metrics
• Experience developing and leading strategic initiatives
• Progressive Leadership experience with demonstrated high quality outcomes
• Prior Acute Care experience.
• The successful candidate will have highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability for intradisciplinary collaboration

Duties listed but are not limited to:

• Performs health reviews during screening
• Provides comprehensive risk and health assessments during admission Provides ongoing monitoring, assessments and documentation
• Conducts medication independence reviews and safety inspections
• Educates patients about medications and helps to promote adherence Provides monitoring and education on Safe Medication Management Administers medications and monitors side effects
• Collects vital signs
• Administers injections
• Administers treatment agreement forms Performs breathalyzers and collects urine samples
• Provides opioid overdose prevention information and naloxone training
• Provides general health education in groups or individual
• Provides therapeutic support and motivational interventions
• Manages emergencies to include crisis intervention for medical, psychiatric and/or behavioral emergencies
• Conducts medication and hazardous item inspections, conducts medication and safety rounds Conducts safety drills and environment of care inspections
• Collects data and participates in quality improvement activities to support accreditation Provides information for the medical director as requested
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment (IDT) team members to develop a treatment plan and attends all IDT meetings
• Assists with discharge procedures
• Facilitate Nurse led therapeutic groups,
• Maintaining a safe and therapeutic HCDV & SARRTP milieu.
• Limited transporting if at all HCDV & SARRTP Veterans.
• Cross-train and float to the Acute Inpatient Psychiatric unit intermittently.
• Comply with educational requirements per policy.
• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on age-specific components.
• Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction

Duties listed below but not limited to:

Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for individual nursing practice and determines the appropriate delegation of tasks consistent with the nurse's obligation to provide optimal care. They delegate and supervise basic nursing care of licensed practical nurses and unlicensed assistive personnel. Provides urgent and emergent care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions. Nursing care ranges from basic nursing care to stabilization, resuscitation, and life-support measures. The focus is on individual growth and development in practice with increased levels of self-direction. Ability to formulate a plan of care based on nursing assessments. Seeks guidance in how to improve care provided to patients and families. The nurse brings principles and theory with limited application of critical thinking skills.

The ED RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing care. They assess the patient by collecting pertinent data or information, including the triage of patients based on the five-level triage system to prioritize patients that require more immediate care. They use the assessment data to determine diagnoses, problems, or other concerns. They will identify expected outcomes to develop a collaborative and individualized plan for each patient. The ED RN will implement that plan, including care coordination, health teaching, and health promotion. They evaluate the progress toward achieving the expected goal and outcomes and adjusts the plan as necessary.

Responsible for participating in activities supporting nursing excellence, quality improvement and unit based and/or organizational level Shared Governance councils. Accountable for utilizing clinical expertise and evidence-based practice to find innovative approaches to address concerns to improve the quality care provided to our veterans.


Preferred Qualifications:
-2 to 3 years emergency department nursing
BSN Preferred


VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule: Nights
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Duties include:

• Performs installation, replacement, modification, preventive maintenance and repair on variety of plumbing systems.
• Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall of systems and equipment.
• Operate tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers etc.
• Makes coupled or flanged connections.
• Inspects and tests each installation, using hydrostatic pump.
• Determines and installs valves, traps, and unions needed for the proper operation of systems.
• Makes periodic visual inspections on mechanical piping system.

The Nursing Clinical Transporter works under the direction of the Transport Supervisor and assigned duties through the Transport Dispatcher to transport supplies, labs, patients, prosthetics, precure stretchers, and wheelchairs in a timely manner.

During downtown, the Nursing Clinical Transporter works to ensure stretchers and wheelchairs are gathered throughout the organization and placed in designated areas. In addition, the encumber continually assess for broken wheelchairs and stretchers, places a work order and takes the unsafe equipment out of patient use.

Major roles include, but are not limited to:

• Promotes a customer service friendly demeanor while representing JAHVAH.
• Provides safe and efficient transportation of patients to various locations within the facility.
• Serves as escort of patients throughout the facility to include discharge.
• Serves to transport supply items, laboratory specimens, and others as assigned.
• Assists in transportation and duties during a Final Salute
• Applies infection control/safety protocols per hospital policy.
• Basic Life Support certified and able to initiate emergency intervention as warranted.
• Communicates clearly and professionally to co-workers, supervisors, staff, and families portraying professional customer service.

The Research Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing individuals to determine their qualification for inclusion in research protocols, responsible for understanding the regulatory guidelines that guide the conduct of research. Has continuing responsibility for all the following functions, but not limited to:

• Responsible for providing local-level research to support facility research.
• Demonstrates professionalism by building, supporting, and creating alignments for data management best practices, research initiatives, and innovation through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Investigate any research discrepancies in a timely manner and present findings to management.
• Responsible for screening patients for inclusion in studies, documenting this assessment, providing information relevant to the study, and obtaining informed consent.
• Follows established performance metrics and works with other staff members to identify problem areas and potential solutions.
• Meets the needs of the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family, caregiver, and/or significant other, the Veteran's representative, visitors to VA facilities, all VA staff, and other customers while supporting VA missions.
• Communicates and treats the Veteran and as appropriate the Veteran's family, caregiver and/or significant other, the Veteran representatives, visitors to VA facilities, all VA staff, and other customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• Provides the Veteran's family, caregiver, and/or significant other, the Veteran's representative, visitors to VA facilities, all VA staff, and other customers with consistent information according to established.
• Handles conflict and problems in dealing with any consumer group appropriately and in a constructive manner.

What you will do

The Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of the plant environmental management system which includes compliance with applicable regulations, promoting pollution prevention and waste reduction, training employees and the overall reduction of the plant’s impact on the environment; reducing work related injuries by continuously improving the safety management system and leading cultural change by demonstrating exceptional leadership and engaging employees on all levels; and, the implementation of safety programs, employee training, compliance monitoring, maintaining reporting mechanisms and management of accidents, property losses and workers compensation.

THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP.

How you will do it

• Evaluate the safety management system for its effectiveness and maintaining documented continuous improvement plans to improve performance.

• Engage the entire work force both salary and hourly to drive cultural change and accomplishing safety performance objectives and targets.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements and JCI corporate safety systems and act as the lead contact with regulatory agencies.

• Perform incident investigations using a formal process with the focus on root cause, corrective and preventive actions and verification.

• Provide effective training for all safety programs including but not limited to lockout/tagout, machine guarding, fall protection, powered industrial vehicle, hazard communication, personal protective equipment, electrical safety, confined space, respiratory protection and walking and working surfaces.

• Develop and implement motivational and incentive programs that promote a high degree of safety awareness and enthusiasm.

• Establish, record and track safety performance metrics, both leading and lagging indicators.

• Ensure that behavior-based observation programs are effectively implemented and tracked.

• Perform or ensure compliance with industrial hygiene testing and other requirements.

• Review planned changes and new equipment installations prior to receipt. Approve or recommend changes in manufacturing and engineering matters of plant layout, location/relocation of machinery, equipment, facilities, safety designs and processes.

• Train all new employees concerning plant safety rules and guidelines. Work with management in a joint effort to provide the worker with a safe attitude, safe surroundings and safe equipment.

• Assist in managing workers compensation and reducing costs by working closely with insurance carriers, JCI workers compensation manager, attorneys and state authorities along with in-house supervisors and managers. Manage each claim from the accident report to the return of the worker for modified duty and ultimately to claim closure.

• Help implement the corporate environmental management system. Collect environmental data for use in determining root-causes of compliance problems and pollution prevention opportunities. Implement proactive corrective steps.

• Complete and submit applicable environmental reports in a timely fashion (such as Tier II, TRI Form R, Generator’s Residual Waste, Waste-Water Self-Monitoring, and Air Emissions Inventory).  

• Record and maintain spreadsheets containing all paint booth, fin press and parts washer chemical usage and air emissions.

• Assist with the administration, implementation and compliance with the ISO14001 and 45001 EHS Management System (acts as the plant management representative).

• Oversee hazardous and non-hazardous waste program including ensuring the correct handling, packaging, labeling, storage and transportation of waste to approved treatment and/or disposal facilities.  

• Coordinate air emission, wastewater, storm water and waste testing.

• Present safety and environmental training programs to workers and supervisors. Some standardized materials will be made available and development of site-specific training materials will be required.

• Drive Safety Performance in the plant.

• All other duties assigned.

What we look for

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.

• Minimum of one (1) year of Environmental, Health and/or Safety experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

• Must be willing to work 1st shift as well as occasional off-shift work hours.

• Strong technical and analytical skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management, regulators and governmental agencies.

• Ability to describe EHS regulatory requirements to a diverse workforce.

• Ability to work independently to manage workload and prioritize tasks.

• Demonstrated strong organizational and administrative skills.

Preferred:

• Working knowledge and experience with SafeStart, STOP or other behavior-based safety program.

• Specialized safety training and certification from a recognized institute (CSP or CHMM).

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard – your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

What we offer:

Competitive salary

Paid vacation/holidays/sick time

Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental, and vision care – available day one

On the job/cross training opportunities

Encouraging and collaborative team environment

Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy

#WeAreJCI

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

Why Covenant Care?
Are you a Healthcare Warrior? Want a competitive, engaging job with great perks? Want a seat at the table to discuss strategy? Want to see your ideas put into action? Then you want to look closely at a career with Covenant Care.

Covenant Care is one of the largest non-profit providers of home health, hospice, memory, palliative and private duty care in the regions we serve. Our collaborative team of more than 600 physicians, nurses, aides, therapists and professional staff and volunteers serve patients and families in communities throughout Florida and Alabama. For more information, visit choosecovenant.org, or visit us on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Ready to join our family?
Our teammates enjoy a supportive environment and flexible schedule with advancement opportunities. Covenant Care’s engaging culture is founded upon mutual respect and trust. A place where employees feel valued and patients and residents feel the service is extraordinary. We recognize and celebrate the value of each teammate’s unique contributions and encourage a sense of ownership, sharing our mission with patients, families and our communities.

Position Description

Position:    Physical Therapist 

Position Summary:

Responsible for providing medically prescribed physical therapy to patients in the home in accordance with agency policies.  Participates in developing and implementing the plan of care with goals and documentation appropriate to discipline guidelines.  Provides supervision as needed to PTA per JCAHO/CHAP, Florida State and Federal practice act guidelines.

Qualifications:

BS degree and graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy required. Work experience of at least one year as a Physical Therapist. Able to prioritize and manage time effectively and make independent decisions when necessary. Current Florida Physical Therapist License.  CPR certification. Current driver’s license with access to an auto and required insurance coverage.

Job Relations:

Reports to:    Director of Clinical Services

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs physical therapy procedures, evaluations, resumption of care, admissions, and diagnostic tests on patients for whom these have been medically prescribed and establishes measurable goals.

Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to patients and family members. Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living. Develops needed plan for modifying equipment, appliances, and the physical surroundings in patient’s home.

Interprets to the patient and family the implications of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the physician. Helps the family accept responsibility for providing care.

Provides families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress.

Helps individuals and families to accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations and identifies barriers to desired outcomes.

Evaluates client’s progress towards goals on an ongoing basis, making changes in the therapy program as necessary, under the physician’s direction. Teaches basic principles of good posture and body mechanics in relation to changing needs of individuals in all age groups.

Maintains necessary records. Demonstrates rehabilitation procedures and supportive activities on selected patients to nurses responsible for follow-up services.

Supervises home health aide if no other health care discipline is going to the patient’s home. Participates in the recertification process and interdisciplinary team conferences.

Completes OASIS assessments accurately at appropriate time points. Notes progress towards discharge planning.

Communicates with physician and other disciplines regarding discharge planning.

Participates in the agency PI process as evidenced by performing multidisciplinary chart audits, recording and reporting quality improvement data retrieved on a routine basis.

Displays willingness to discuss weaknesses and make improvements in job performance. 

Demonstrates the ability to be flexible with workflow, department needs and work hours.

Updates management regarding potential problems or concerns. 

Also responsible for consulting with clinicians or managers as needed.

Maintains an understanding of the company’s scope of services. Understands the infrastructure and how and where to transfer calls in the company.  

Maintains a professional image.

Uses appropriate phone etiquette. Understands the infrastructure of Covenant Home Health Care to appropriately transfer calls within the agency Promotes a customer friendly atmosphere for all visitors and ensures patient confidentiality at all times.

Participates in accreditation program.

Performs other duties as assigned

Special Demands/Physical Requirements:

Office/Home Environment. May be exposed to biological hazards. 

Contact the Human Resources Department at 850.365.9642 or email jobs@choosecovenant.org for more information. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Level Description
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Market Summary
Provides direct and individualized nursing care to dialysis patients. Responsibilities may include priming dialyzer and bloodlines, readying dialysis equipment, overseeing the dialysis treatment from start to finish, and cleaning and dressing permanent and temporary catheters. RN or appropriate equivalent.

Impact
• Recognized expert in a professional discipline that is typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
• Makes decisions on complex to highly complex issues regarding work approach for project components, and completion of team tasks and responsibilities.

Communication
• Interacts with internal stakeholders including global/regional and national management as well as external stakeholders which may include clients and customers.
• Negotiates with internal and external parties, who regularly have divergent interests, to achieve short-term corporate objectives. Represents the organization on a global, regional, and national level.

Innovation
• Introduces specialized state-of-the-art concepts to develop innovative business solutions. Services as an advisor, mentor, internal consultant, and /or helps drive new initiatives.
• Work on assignments that involve highly complex issues where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of intangibles or situations with minimal precedent.

Knowledge
• Demonstrates expert knowledge in own field, with a strong understanding of adjacent areas for the development of pragmatic and creative solutions.
• Typically requires:
- a bachelor's degree and 12+ years of experience
- a master's degree and 8+ years of experience

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Performs general pharmacy technician duties and assists with counting and filling prescriptions. Contributes to the provision of quality pharmacy services to dialysis and other patients in accordance with state pharmacy regulations and Fresenius Medical Care Pharmacy policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under Pharmacist guidance and per company policies and procedures, assists with dispensing of products and performs general pharmacy technician duties as follows:

  • Monitors the drug file in the software application and prepares prescriptions for packaging/distribution.
  • Retrieves count and obtains prescription drugs, devices, and related materials from stock.
  • Counts and fills patient prescriptions based on order.
  • Prepares prescription labels to be placed on dispensing containers.
  • Attaches additional information and instructions on the dispensing container, when necessary.
  • Presents final dispensed product(s) to Pharmacist for verification and final check.
  • On occasion, compounds products such as creams, ointments, and liquid oral products.
  • On occasion, responsible for IV sterile compounding.
• Ensures that pharmacy dispensing, compounding supplies, and preparation bench areas are clean and orderly at all times. Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.
• Assists with performing monthly inventory checks. Reviews stock for recalls and expired medications. Notifies Inventory Coordinator or supervisor if stock is low on a particular medication or product.
• May assist in maintaining adequate levels of inventory by ordering drugs, devices, and related materials following established procedure.
• Assists the shipping department with the packaging, distribution, and tracking of patient orders.
• Prepares and labels stocked drugs, devices, and related materials for future dispensing.
• Creates and updates patient’s health and demographic information in computer system.
• Obtains and enters patient, medical, or prescription order data into the patient information system.
• Maintains an orderly filing system, as applicable.
• Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Assist with various projects as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required
• Registered or able to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in applicable state

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 1 – 2 years’ related experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology and calculations is desirable.
• Demonstrated skills or aptitude for learning the sterile admixture/aseptic technique is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Professional demeanor at all times.
• Proficient with PCs.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EO/AA Employer: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.