Pharmacy Tech III - Pharmacy

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First in Melbourne, Florida is seeking a full-time pharmacy technician. The role involves assisting pharmacists with preparing and distributing medications, managing inventory, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates must have a high school diploma, national certification, and three years of pharmacy technician experience. The position requires flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, and physical agility for various tasks. A supportive work environment fosters teamwork and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Three years of pharmacy technician experience required.
• Certification as a pharmacy technician by the PTCB or ExCPT.
• Current State of Florida Pharmacy Technician registration is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications.
• Ensure accuracy in medication delivery and inventory management.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Proficient in pharmacy software systems

Customer service skills

Ability to manage inventory

Knowledge of USP 797-800 standards

Teamwork and flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

National pharmacy technician certification

Job description

Position Summary

Customer Service and Stewardship by assisting pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Primary Accountabilities

• Understands workflow and shift expectations to effectively prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Proficient in pharmacy software systems, report generation, and the use of automatic dispensing cabinets.
• Ensures accuracy in medication delivery, stock rotation, and outdating.
• Facilitates the integration of new team members through positive onboarding and training programs.
• Manages inventory, patient billing, and waste reduction to ensure financial responsibility.
• Skilled in both sterile and non-sterile compounding and pre-packing.
• Meets competency and skill assessment requirements.
• Provides additional support through participation in pharmacy meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and completion of all tasks as directed by pharmacy leadership.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders, addressing inquiries, resolving issues and communicating medication counseling needs to pharmacists as necessary.
• Maintains knowledge of USP 797-800 standards and performs necessary tasks to comply.
• Demonstrates teamwork, positivity, patience, and flexibility.

Work Experience

Three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certification: National pharmacy technician certification by the PTCB or ExCPT required.
• Current State of Florida Pharmacy Technician registration or current State of Florida Pharmacy Intern registration required.
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities: Availability to work long and irregular hours; includes evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.

Physical Requirements

• Physically agile; may require walking, standing, running, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, or crouching frequently.
• May occasionally include lifting or moving objects up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
• May require moving in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces, including reaching out and above shoulders, or overhead.
• May lift, turn, pull, push, or ambulate people and/or equipment with or without assistance up to 90% of the assigned shift.
• May be exposed to inside and outside environments with varied temperatures, air quality, lighting, and/or low to loud noise.
• May require working with biohazards such as blood/body fluids and airborne particles following OSHA and CDC guidelines.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.
• Workspace may vary from open to confined.
• May require travel to various facilities within and beyond county perimeter; may require use of personal vehicle.

Benefits

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift Times: 12:30pm – 11:00pm

Paygrade: 30