Pharmacy Technician, Central Fill Pharmacy - Jacksonville (St. Johns)

Publix Pharmacy; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock ownership

401(k) plan

Health coverage

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Holiday bonus

Meal differential

Job summary

Publix Central Fill Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support our Central Fill Operations, ensuring prescriptions are filled accurately and efficiently using automated and manual processes.

Responsibilities include filling and packaging prescriptions, replenishing canisters, troubleshooting dispensers, organizing paperwork, restocking inventory, and collaborating with multiple departments; Florida registration required and weekend/holiday availability encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 months of pharmacy experience or completion of an accredited pharmacy training program.
• Active Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support the Central Fill team in filling and packaging prescriptions.
• Replenish and deliver medication canisters for automated systems.
• Troubleshoot and replace dispensers as needed.
• Organize and pack prescriptions with patient paperwork.
• Restock shelves and maintain inventory accuracy.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Pharmacy automation systems

Robotics

Job description

Description

Join Our Team as a Pharmacy Technician at our new Publix Central Fill Pharmacy facility!

Department

Pharmacy

Job Category

Pharmacy

Description

Join Our Team as a Pharmacy Technician at our new Publix Central Fill Pharmacy facility!
Are you ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level? Publix, one of the nation’s most respected and employee-owned companies, is looking for dedicated Pharmacy Technicians to join our Central Fill Pharmacy Operations team!In this vital role, you’ll help ensure patients receive their prescriptions accurately and efficiently by supporting our automated and manual prescription filling processes. You’ll work with cutting-edge technology, assist in replenishing medication canisters, troubleshooting dispensers, and prepare prescriptions for delivery to Publix stores.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Central Fill team in filling and packaging prescriptions
• Replenish and deliver medication canisters for automated systems
• Troubleshoot and replace dispensers as needed
• Organize and pack prescriptions with patient paperwork
• Restock shelves and maintain inventory accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 months of pharmacy experience or completion of an accredited pharmacy training program
• Active Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Possession of a National Pharmacy Technician Certification (e.g., PTCB)
• Strong understanding of central fill pharmacy operations, including automated prescription filling, packaging, and distribution processes
• Experience working with pharmacy automation systems, robotics, and related technology
• Knowledge of pharmacy regulations, quality assurance standards, and safety protocols in a high-volume production environment
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in medication handling and verification
• Ability to troubleshoot technical or workflow issues within automated systems
• Strong organizational and time management skills to meet production goals and deadlines
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments

Benefits Information

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan – receive Publix stock at no cost!
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off & Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Holiday Bonus – up to two weeks’ pay after your second year!
• Meal Differential & More!

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.