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Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute is seeking a Pharmacy Operations Float Pharmacy Technician for a part-time role. The position involves preparing chemotherapeutic and other agents, maintaining medication inventory, and coordinating with physicians, nursing staff, and procurement across Florida clinics.
Travel to satellite offices is required. Qualifications include a high school diploma (college degree preferred), 6+ months pharmacy experience, and active Florida PTCB/License.
Location: Inverness Office
At Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute, we believe our people are our strength and we invest in them. In addition to having a positive impact on the people and communities we serve, associates benefit from significant professional opportunities, career advancement, training and competitive wages. Offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages to include tuition reimbursement, 401-K match, pet and legal insurance.
Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network. Utilizing innovative clinical research, cutting‑edge technologies, and advanced treatments, we are committed to providing world‑class cancer care. We are recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award, FCS offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida. Our patients have access to ground‑breaking therapies, in a community setting, and may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols. In the past five years, the majority of new cancer drugs approved for use in the U.S. were studied in clinical trials with FCS participation prior to approval. Through our partnership with Sarah Cannon, we are one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States. Often, FCS leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground‑breaking new therapies to patients.
Position Summary: The Pharmacy Operations float pharmacy technician is responsible for performing a variety of complex technical skills and functions in the preparation of chemotherapeutic and other hazardous and nonhazardous agents. To carry out the assignments of this position, the technician must possess first-rate techniques in sterile product preparation, a thorough understanding of the principles of biological safety cabinets, and a knowledge base of antineoplastic/cytotoxic agents including the precautions needed in the handling of these products, the ability to travel throughout the state of Florida and flexibility to stay overnight if needed for multiple days. Pharmacy Technicians are expected to maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance while being extremely sensitive to the specific contribution of total patient care. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the ordering and inventory of medications, clinical supplies, and act as liaison between Physicians, Nursing, Pharmacy Supervisor and Procurement in obtaining special order medications.
Analysis & Critical Thinking: Critical thinking skills including solid problem solving, analysis, decision‑making, planning, time management and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented with the ability to exercise independent judgment.
Interpersonal Effectiveness: Developed interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, diplomacy, tact, conflict management, delegation skills, and diversity awareness. Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential material and sometimes emotionally charged matters.
Communication Skills: Effective communication skills (oral, written, presentation), is an active listener, and effectively provides balanced feedback.
Customer Service & Organizational Awareness: Strong customer focus. Ability to build an engaging culture of quality, performance effectiveness and operational excellence through best practices, strong business and political acumen, collaboration and partnerships, as well as a positive employee, physician and community relations.
Self-Management: Effectively manages own time, conflicting priorities, self, stress, and professional development. Self‑motived and self‑starter with ability work independently with limited supervision. Ability to work remotely effectively as required. Must be able to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment with demonstrated ability to juggle competing priorities and demands from a variety of stakeholders and sites.
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook required.
Pharmacy Technician Registration in Florida Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) Valid state Driver’s License for travel to satellite offices and offsite meetings. Compliance with the company Driver Safety Operations and Motor Vehicle Records Check Policy is required.
Travel <25% Essential Physical Requirements: refer to last page of position description job specific for physical and mental requirements
Screenings – Background, drug, and nicotine screens Safeguarding our patients and each other is an important part of how we deliver the best care possible to the communities we serve. All offers of employment at Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening. Additionally, as a condition of employment, FCS requires all new hires to receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption. In addition, FCS is a drug‑free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug/ nicotine testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.
EEOC Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) is committed to helping individuals with disabilities to participate in the workforce and ensure equal opportunity to compete for jobs.
If you require an accommodation to submit a resume for positions at FCS, please email FCS Recruitment (Recruiter@FLCancer.com) for further assistance. Please note this email address is intended to request an accommodation as part of the application process. Any other correspondence will not receive a response.
FCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
At FCS, we believe the diversity, talent, skills and expertise of our people are our greatest assets, and we strive to provide a workplace where team members can thrive and grow.
Being a smoke‑free workplace means smoking is not permitted on any FCS Campus or Property; Employees may not smell of smoke while at work, FCS does not provide smoke breaks and there are no designated smoking areas on FCS Campus or Property. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.