Certified Pharmacy Technician

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to independently prepare and dispense patient-specific medications and to manage sterile compounding, inventory, and safety initiatives across shifts.

The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and teamwork within a faith-based health system dedicated to holistic care. Prior hospital pharmacy experience and licensure are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to problem-solve and resolve discrepancies in pharmacy operations.
• Excellent customer service and teamwork skills.
• English fluency required; reading and documentation accuracy essential.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses.
• Compounds sterile medications including chemotherapy following USP guidelines.
• Manages medication inventory, stocking, and perpetual counts.
• Ensures proper storage, cold chain, and regulatory compliance across shifts.
• Leads safety and efficiency initiatives within the pharmacy team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Detail orientation

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Hospital computer systems

MS Office

Automation systems

Job description

Our promise to you: Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Paid Time Off from Day One 403-B Retirement Plan 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave Career Development Whole Person Well-being Resources Mental Health Resources and Support Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

24 Hours (United States of America)

Address:

7050 GALL BLVD

City:

ZEPHYRHILLS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

33541

Job Description:

Independently prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning.
Independently compounds and manages complex and sterile medication preparations, including chemotherapy and hazardous formulations, following USP <795>, <797>, <800> guidelines and institutional protocols.
Provides coverage in at least one advanced pharmacy practice area such as hazardous cleanroom compounding, CII safe management, medication history programs, decentralized clinical support, environmental monitoring, technician inventory check (i.e., tech check tech where authorized), or pharmacy inventory/purchasing management.
Independently manages accurate medication inventory operations, including ordering and stocking product, receiving and rotating stock, removing expired medications, and guaranteeing perpetual inventory counts.
Monitors and ensures proper medication storage, including cold chain custody, quarantine areas for expired medications, and overall inventory integrity.
Conducts advanced inventory management including controlled substance audits, reconciliation, and diversion prevention.
Supports formulary management and contributes to inventory optimization strategies.
Identifies systemic safety risks, contributes to root cause analysis, and leads initiatives to reduce medication errors.
Serves as a safety advocate within the pharmacy team.
Leads hazardous medication handling practices, including spill response, PPE training, and environmental safety audits.
Ensures departmental adherence to USP <800> and institutional protocols.
Leads or contributes to compliance audits, documentation, and medication-use process improvement initiatives.
Prepares reports, assists with compliance documentation, and supports operational accountability, transparency, and readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.
Collaborates actively with pharmacy staff, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas.
Serves as a liaison between pharmacy and clinical teams to resolve medication-related issues.
Mentors technicians and supports onboarding, competency validation, and peer development.
Leads or participates in departmental quality improvement projects, educational initiatives, and practice advancement efforts.
Supports training programs and contributes to the development and mentorship of pharmacy learners and staff.
Executes advanced pharmacy technician duties with autonomy and precision across core workflows, hospital systems, and pharmacy operational programs.
Demonstrates expertise in medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, and regulatory compliance.
Demonstrates proficiency in advanced pharmacy services.
Provides leadership and coverage in at least two core pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive pharmacy operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding.
Serves as a resource for resolving workflow issues and optimizing distribution processes.
Leads troubleshooting and optimization of pharmacy automation systems, ADCs, and software platforms.
Supports system upgrades, configuration changes, and training of staff in technology use.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and customer service skills [Required]
Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary [Required]
Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers [Required]
Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist [Required]
Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies [Required]
Ability to identify, mitigate, and assist in resolving pharmacy operational or program issues [Required]
Ability to keep accurate and complete records [Required]
Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
Ability to teach pharmacy technician students [Preferred]
Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation [Preferred]
Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques, hazardous drug compounding and USP 795, 797 and 800 standards (if applicable) [Preferred]
Knowledge and competence in the medication reconciliation process (if applicable) [Preferred]

Education:

High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Associate [Preferred]

Field of Study:

N/A

Work Experience:

1+ year of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience required [Required]

Additional Information:

Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] OR Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] NHA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Preferred] PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$19.42 - $31.07

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law. Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.