Pharmacy Technician I

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) match

Education support

Adoption assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital in Florida is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to dispense medications, maintain inventory and update patient records under pharmacist supervision. You will fill medication orders, dispense controlled substances with proper documentation, ensure stock levels, assist ordering and handling returns during rounds.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization and timely responses to urgent requests.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years of related experience preferred.
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern per State requirements.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications, maintain drug inventory and update patient records under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.
• Fill medication orders requested by physician or pharmacist and deliver to patient care and other areas.
• Dispense controlled substances with proper documentation; counting discrepancies and reporting any suspected diversions to the pharmacist.
• Ensure there is adequate stock of medications and supplies, according to established policies and procedures.
• Assist ordering; receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and related supplies; rotate stock and replace outdated drugs.
• Pick up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas during delivery rounds.
• Organize and prioritize work assignments; respond timely to urgent and routine requests.

Education

High School Diploma or GED; Active Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern (State requirements)

Job description

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Pharmacy Technician I? At HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will dispense medications, maintain drug inventory and accurately update patient records, under the direct supervision of the pharmacist.

What you will do in this role:

• You will fill medication orders requested by physician or pharmacist and deliver to patient care and other areas.
• You will dispense controlled substances with proper documentation; counting discrepancies and reporting any suspected diversions to the pharmacist.
• You will be responsible for ensuring there is an adequate stock of medications and supplies, according to established policies and procedures.
• You will assist ordering; receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and related supplies in the appropriate locations, rotating stock and replacing outdated and unusable drugs.
• You will pick up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
• You will be responsible for organizing and prioritizing work assignments; responding timely to urgent and routine requests.

What qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• 2 years of related experience is preferred.
• Active Registered pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern, as per State requirements, with the appropriate State Board of Pharmacy is required.

Benefits

HCA Florida Northwest Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HealthTrust Supply Chain is a critical part of HCA Healthcare's strategy. Our focus is to improve performance and reduce costs. We do this by joining non-clinical and administrative functions. HealthTrust Supply Chain best practice methodologies. We develop, apply and monitor cost-efficient initiatives and programs for HCA Healthcare. By improving facility efficiency, medical professionals can focus on our mission - patient care.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people." - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Technician I opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.