Lead Pharmacy Technician – Inventory, Safety & Compliance

AdventHealth; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 25,320 - 40,501; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health resources

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Calhoun, GA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to lead enterprise inventory operations, oversee controlled substances, and drive safety initiatives across the pharmacy. The role requires RPht certification, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with hospital IT systems.

The position involves regulatory readiness, audits, and staff mentorship, with opportunities for professional development and advancement in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPht) required
• High School Grad or Equiv required
• Technical/Vocational schooling preferred
• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program preferred
• Must read, write and speak conversational English
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation preferred

Responsibilities

• Leads enterprise-level inventory operations, including procurement processes, formulary alignment, and perpetual inventory accuracy.
• Oversees controlled substance programs, diversion prevention efforts, and compliance with DEA and institutional policies.
• Conducts advanced audits and operations reviews to advise on inventory integrity analytics, cost containment strategies, medication shortage mitigation, and supply chain resilience.
• Leads system-wide medication safety initiatives, including risk mitigation, error prevention, and safety education.
• Facilitates root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.
• Serves as a pharmacy safety champion and advisor to leadership.
• Oversees hazardous medication handling protocols, environmental monitoring, and spill response programs.
• Leads departmental training and ensures full compliance with USP <800>, OSHA, and institutional safety standards.
• Directs pharmacy compliance efforts, including audit preparation, documentation, and policy development.
• Leads readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.
• Advises on regulatory changes and ensures alignment with institutional goals.
• Serves as a liaison to clinical, operational, and administrative teams to advance pharmacy services.
• Collaborates actively to optimize patient care, resolve medication-related issues, and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas.
• Leads technician development programs, including onboarding, competency assessment, and career progression.
• Mentors staff and contributes to workforce planning and engagement.
• Independently leads strategic quality improvement, education, and practice advancement projects.
• Leads training of new pharmacy technicians, precepts pharmacy technician students, and supports pharmacy residency experiences.
• Executes expert-level pharmacy technician duties with mastery across all core and advanced workflows, systems, and operational programs.
• Demonstrates leadership in medication preparation, sterile and hazardous compounding, inventory and controlled substance management, and regulatory compliance.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in advanced pharmacy services and operational strategy.
• Provides oversight and strategic guidance across all pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive operations, decentralized services, ADC management, and cleanroom environments.
• Leads initiatives to improve distribution efficiency, resolve complex workflow issues, and implement best practices across service lines.
• Provides coverage in at least two advanced pharmacy practice areas such as hazardous cleanroom compounding, CII safe management, medication history programs, decentralized clinical support, environmental monitoring, technician inventory check, or pharmacy inventory/purchasing management.
• Oversees the preparation and dispensing of high-risk and sterile medications, including chemotherapy and investigational drugs, ensuring compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards.
• Develops and enforces protocols to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality in medication handling and delivery.
• Champions the optimization and integration of pharmacy automation systems, ADC platforms, and software tools.
• Leads technology upgrades, system configuration, and cross-functional training initiatives.
• Collaborates with informatics and IT teams to enhance system performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Microsoft Office

Hospital IT systems

Automation proficiency

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational Training Preferred

Pharmacy technician training program Preferred

Job description

AdventHealth in Calhoun, GA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to lead enterprise inventory operations, oversee controlled substances, and drive safety initiatives across the pharmacy. The role requires RPht certification, strong attention to detail, and proficiency with hospital IT systems.

The position involves regulatory readiness, audits, and staff mentorship, with opportunities for professional development and advancement in a dynamic healthcare environment.