Certified Technician III

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Florida is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to independently prepare, dispense and compound medications in a hospital setting. The role covers hazardous drug handling, inventory management, and collaboration with clinical teams to optimize patient care.

The position requires current RPhT certification, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience. Excellent communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English.
• 1+ year of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) required.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• High School Grad or Equiv required.

Responsibilities

• Independently prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses with correct drug, dose, and barcode scanning.
• Independently compounds and manages complex/sterile preparations per USP <795>, <797>, <800> and protocols.
• Manages medication inventory operations including ordering, receiving, stocking, and audits.
• Monitors storage, cold chain custody, and inventory integrity; supports formulary management.
• Leads hazardous medication handling and safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with pharmacy staff and clinicians to optimize patient care and resolve medication issues.
• Participates in quality improvement, training, and practice advancement.

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Customer service skills

Microsoft Office

Basic computer skills

Pharmacy terminology knowledge

English proficiency

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Associate

Tools

Hospital computer systems

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:

PRN

Shift:

Day-Weekend (United States of America)

Address:

2000 FOWLER GROVE BLVD

City:

WINTER GARDEN

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

34787

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 advanced pharmacy practice areas, including hazardous cleanroom compounding, CII safe management, medication history programs, decentralized clinical support, environmental monitoring, technician inventory check (where authorized), and pharmacy inventory and purchasing management.

Independently manages medication inventory operations, including ordering, receiving, stocking, stock rotation, expired medication removal, perpetual inventory counts, controlled substance audits, reconciliation, and diversion prevention. Monitors proper medication storage, including cold chain custody, quarantine areas, and overall inventory integrity. Supports formulary management and contributes to inventory optimization strategies.

Identifies safety risks, contributes to root cause analysis, and supports initiatives to reduce medication errors. Leads hazardous medication handling practices, including spill response, PPE training, environmental safety audits, and compliance with USP <800> and institutional protocols. Participates in compliance audits, medication-use process improvements, regulatory inspection readiness, accreditation surveys, and operational accountability initiatives.

Collaborates with pharmacy staff, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services. Serves as a liaison between pharmacy and clinical teams to resolve medication-related issues. Supports onboarding, competency validation, peer development, training programs, and mentorship of pharmacy learners and staff. Participates in quality improvement, educational initiatives, and practice advancement efforts.

Provides leadership and coverage in core pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive pharmacy operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding. Serves as a resource for workflow optimization, pharmacy automation systems, ADC troubleshooting, software platforms, system upgrades, configuration changes, and technology training. 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]
• Updated with certification equivalency “Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] OR Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]”

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]
• Associate [Preferred]

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
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program [Preferred]

Licenses and Certifications:

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

Physical Requirements:

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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.