Pharmacy Technician II Retail - Family Pharmacy

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining inventory, and patient records, under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Primary responsibilities include prescription entry, labeling, inventory management, and documentation, with an emphasis on teamwork and maintaining efficient workflow.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.
• Licensure: Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification: None

Responsibilities

• Enters prescriptions accurately, generates labels, and sorts orders by delivery method.
• Selects the correct medication and dosage for patient containers.
• Maintains and organizes inventory by rotating stock, identifying outdated items, and storing supplies correctly.
• Ensures accurate restocking of medication dispensing areas.
• Maintains thorough documentation, including logs and records, in compliance with standards.
• Enters charges and credits accurately for patient medications.
• Attends meetings, completes required competencies, and participates in ongoing training.
• Always preserves patient and departmental confidentiality.
• Provides responsive customer service by answering phones, addressing inquiries at the window, and demonstrating strong communication skills.
• Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to maintain efficient workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Patience

Analytical skills

Education

High School Diploma

Florida Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pharmacy technician II assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. The Pharmacy Technician II works only under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Job Requirements

POSITION SUMMARY

The Pharmacy technician II assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. The Pharmacy Technician II works only under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

Primary Accountabilities

• Enters prescriptions accurately, generates labels, and sorts orders by delivery method.
• Selects the correct medication and dosage for patient containers.
• Maintains and organizes inventory by rotating stock, identifying outdated items, and storing supplies correctly.
• Ensures accurate restocking of medication dispensing areas.
• Maintains thorough documentation, including logs and records, in compliance with standards.
• Enters charges and credits accurately for patient medications.
• Attends meetings, completes required competencies, and participates in ongoing training.
• Always preserves patient and departmental confidentiality.
• Provides responsive customer service by answering phones, addressing inquiries at the window, and demonstrating strong communication skills.
• Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to maintain efficient workflow.

Work Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Work Experience: Six (6) months of pharmacy technician experience.
• Licensure: Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certification: None
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Ability to work independently.
• Patience, positive attitude, cooperation, working well with others, friendly, problem-solving skills, analytical skills, attention to detail - thoroughness.
• Attention to accuracy, organized, good communications skills (orally and in writing), ability to handle and work well under stress.
• Good listening skills, good social skills, perform multiple tasks at one time, and can make quick accurate decisions.
• Ability to evaluate medical literature.

Preferred Qualifications

• Work Experience: Two (2) years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Certification:
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Immunization certification.
• American Heart Association (AHA) HeartSaver CPR AED course.

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

ABOUT HEALTH FIRST

At Health First, diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution. Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results. As an organization, it fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

Schedule : Full-Time

Shift Times : variable

Paygrade : PG-29