Pharmacy Technician II

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $2,500

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with 100% match

Education assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Florida is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II responsible for performing pharmacy functions accurately. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and at least one year of hospital pharmacy experience. IV certification is required, along with the ability to maintain medication inventory and interact with hospital staff. The position offers a sign-on bonus and robust benefits package. Ideal candidates will have the necessary certifications and be dedicated to patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience is required.
• National Certification (CPhT) preferred.
• Must obtain CPhT within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain medication inventory and security as required.
• Accurately prepare and label medications and admixtures.
• Interact with hospital personnel and perform basic billing functions.

Skills

IV Certification

Hospital pharmacy experience

Active Registered Pharmacy Technician

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Sign on bonus up to $2,500 may be available for eligible qualified external candidates.

Relocation assistance may be available on a case by case basis.

Shift times for this role will be 3x12s:

• 6 AM- 6:30 PM
• 9 AM - 9:30 PM

Introduction

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as a Pharmacy Technician II today with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital.

Benefits

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

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for accurately performing all advanced and basic pharmacy technician functions in a timely manner. In addition, they may be responsible for performing duties with Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADCs) and other specialized duties as assigned by the pharmacy management team.

In this role you will:

• Demonstrate relevant theoretical knowledge.
• Apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems.
• Apply and performs processes that require a range of well‑developed skills where some discretion and judgment is required.
• Interpret available information using discretion and judgment.
• Take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning.
• Maintain medication inventory, storage, and security as per regulatory requirements throughout the organization.
• Accurately prepares and maintains required documentation logs, work records, and safety checks.
• Interact in person and by phone with hospital personnel.
• Perform basic billing functions.
• Accurately performs required calculations.
• Accurately and safely compounds and labels medications and parenteral admixtures.
• Accurately packages and prepares medications for dispensing as assigned.
• Accurately transports medications and other pharmacy supplies in a timely manner to appropriate areas.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of hospital pharmacy experience is required.
• IV Certification required.
• National Certification (CPhT) preferred.
• Active Registered Pharmacy Technician, as per state requirements, in good standing with appropriate State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Tech (CPhT), or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board must be obtained within 6 months of employment start date.
• State Registration Pharmacy Technician, or Licensed Pharmacy Technician, or State License Pharmacy Intern.

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital is a 238‑bed acute care hospital. For 40 years, we have served Bay County and the surrounding communities. We are an accredited facility offering comprehensive care. This includes advanced cardiac assessment and treatment. We offer certified women's services. Our hospital has dedicated spaces for adult and pediatric emergency services. We are certified in Advanced Primary Stroke Care. Our hospital is accredited as a Comprehensive Breast Care Center. We are the area's only Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI and Resuscitation. Other services that we offer include orthopedic care and joint replacement, robotic surgery, cardiac, vascular, and interventional services. We are home to the only Pediatric ER in the community. We have the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit in the region. Together, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare.

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.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Technician II opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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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.