Lead Pharmacy Technician

AdventHealth; Apopka (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth Apopka seeks a Lead Pharmacy Technician to oversee pharmacy operations and support team activities. The position requires proficiency in dispensing systems and medication management, alongside certifications like PTCB. Ideal candidates have strong leadership capabilities and a background in healthcare.

Benefits

Benefits from Day One

Paid Days Off from Day One

Career Development

Sign-on Bonus $2500

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in pharmacy services.
• PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform delegated duties in pharmacy services.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and maintain operations.
• Lead technician shift operations and prioritize workload.

Skills

Operational programs

Dispensing systems

Medication ordering systems

Education

High School Grad or Equivalent

Bachelor of Science in physical science, business or healthcare

Job description

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

• Benefits from Day One

• Paid Days Off from Day One

• Career Development

• Sign-on Bonus $2500*

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.

Schedule: Full Time

Shift : Days (Variable Shift Times) and every other weekend

Work Location :

2100 OCOEE APOPKA ROAD, Apopka, 32703

The community you’ll be caring for:

The quaint, closely connected City of Apopka is a short drive from Orlando, yet far removed from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis. It’s a theme reflected here in our hospital, which benefits from AdventHealth’s vast network of cutting-edge medical resources while maintaining the warmth of a community-based health care facility. From critical care to specialized emergency medicine and advanced diagnostic imaging, we provide a multitude of inpatient and outpatient services.

AdventHealth Apopka is proud to deliver the foremost in service and medical technology to our neighbors. With 158 beds, we offer services from emergency to radiology, robotic surgery to advanced specialty care with the recent expansion of our dedicated Cardiac unit, we have the skill, experience and cutting-edge tools to meet your needs. At AdventHealth Apopka, our mission is to extend the healing ministry of Christ to our community by providing the most advanced care in the area within a compassionate, caring environment that puts our patients first.

The role you’ll contribute: The Lead Pharmacy Technician, working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs delegated duties, tasks and functions associated with the provision of pharmacy services within the hospital. In addition, the Lead Pharmacy Technician assists in supervising the activities of the pharmacy department's team of Pharmacy Technicians and assists in the maintenance of the pharmacy's operations.

The value you’ll bring to the team:

Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in:

• Stand work parameters

• Operational programs

• Dispensing and compounding systems

• Hospital computer systems

• Medication ordering systems

Maintains operational expertise in, may actively provide coverage of, and proactively leads the technician services by:

• Central Pharmacy

• Sterile Compounding/Non-Sterile Compounding

• Repacking/Delivery

• Controlled Substances

• Hazardous Medication Sterile Compounding

• Quality Assurance & Sampling

• ADC Support

• Technician Inventory Check

• Medication History

• Supporting Clinical Services

• Regulatory Compliance

• RFID Technology

• Purchasing and Contract Compliance

Leads Technician Shift Operations

• Maintains appreciation for competency to perform technician duties and roles as needed

• Prioritizes work load, organizes work flow, and checks accuracy of pharmacy technician activities

• Provides patient-centered care services

• Collaborates with other pharmacy staff

• Collaborates with care providers and pharmacists to optimize and improve services

• Participates in departmental meetings and educational activities

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

High School Grad or Equivalent and 3 years experience

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in a physical science, business or healthcare

• Leadership experience

• Practice experience in an integrated health care system of three or more hospitals in the system

• Data Analysis experience

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIRED:

• PTCB - Certified Pharmacy Technician

• Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician

• Sterile Compounding Certification, if applicable per state legislation

• Applicable State Pharmacy Technician Registration (RPT)

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

Category: Pharmacy

Organization: AdventHealth Apopka

Schedule: Full-time

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25015701

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.