Location: Tampa, Florida
Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pharmacy Technician
About Tampa Family Health Centers
At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service — it’s our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide quality, caring, and accessible healthcare to a culturally diverse community across Hillsborough County.
Joining TFHC means becoming part of a mission-driven healthcare organization where your skills directly support patient care and community health. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative clinical environment, gain exposure to comprehensive pharmacy operations, and build a long-term career in healthcare — not just fill a role.
Position Summary
Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient pharmacy operations under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist or the Director of Pharmacy Affairs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Accurately prepare and dispense medications in accordance with pharmacy SOPs
- Identify medications from stock, count correct quantities, and prepare prescription labels
- Verify patient eligibility with insurance plans and third-party payers and calculate costs as needed
- Answer incoming calls and respond to routine questions, escalating complex inquiries to the pharmacist
- Assist with patient education materials under pharmacist supervision
- Support refill authorization requests and communication with providers and care team members
- Maintain accurate records and assist with quality control and quality assurance activities
- Manage daily pharmacy operations, including inventory, supplies, and cash handling
- Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Florida Board of Pharmacy regulations, and all state and federal requirements
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
- Promote positive relationships with patients, visitors, and the community
- Support the mission, vision, and values of Tampa Family Health Centers
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently required
- Pharmacy Technician Certification from an approved technical school or a minimum of six months of experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy
- Current BLS certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification
- Ability to complete required 340B University training within the first two weeks of employment and maintain annual renewals
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic health records
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and ability to perform basic pharmacy math
Skills & Abilities
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to work efficiently in a moderately fast-paced clinical environment
- Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to changing priorities
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
- Moderate noise level and exposure to a clinical healthcare setting
- Ability to maintain focus and accuracy during prolonged periods of concentration
Benefits & Rewards
TFHC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 7 paid company holidays
- 401(k) program with employer contribution after one year
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development and career growth opportunities
Please note that employee's initial training schedule may differ from the regular schedule of the position. All new hires, including part-time employees, must be available for up to 40 hours of in-person, on-site training during their first week. Additional Mandatory training may continue for approximately two to three weeks, depending on the position and training requirements. Training may take place at a TFHC location other than the employees assigned work location.