Pharmacy Technician III

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Orlando Health in Wesley Chapel, FL, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support the Pharmacy department. This full-time role involves assisting pharmacists with distribution, aseptic admixture, and using hospital software and systems.

The position requires two years of pharmacy tech experience, a valid Florida license, and CPht certification. Expect opportunities for professional development and adherence to USP 797 standards in a regulated clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Florida Pharmacy Technician registration and CPht certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists with medication distribution and aseptic admixture.
• Operates pharmacy equipment in compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and manages inventory documentation.
• Supports training of new technicians and may verify competency.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Customer service

Safety procedures

Aseptic technique

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (required)

Florida Pharmacy Technician license

CPht certification

Job description

Position Summary

We’re Hiring! Orlando Health

Position: Pharmacy Technician III

Status: Full time

Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Department: Pharmacy

Location

• Primary: 2352 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL
• Additional Travel may be needed.

Job Summary: Assists with operational and distribution responsibilities related to Pharmacy Technician functions, including the use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems

Why is Florida Medical Clinic Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth - Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement - Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance - Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates an understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
• Demonstrates familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department.
• Demonstrates the ability to Identify and utilize resources and departments for customer service and patient care, based upon need, availability, and responsibility of resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate the equipment required for pharmacy procedures, consistent with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policy and procedures.
• Performs the basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area consistent with scientific principles, policy, and procedures.
• Performs the basic buyer procedures, including drug procurement required by the department, consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Accurately assists the Pharmacist in all duties pertaining to the medication distribution, including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of various types of medication (e.g. chemotherapy) and functionally performing tasks/procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintains USP 797 standards and other regulatory required documentation.
• Maintains safe handling and proper disposal requirements.
• Maintains the controlled substance vault and perpetual inventory and other documentation files depending on the needs of the department.
• Completes special projects as assigned.
• Participates in the training of new pharmacy technicians and may verify final competency as needed.
• Maintains advanced expertise in and actively covers technician services in a specialized practice area (e.g. medication history acquisition-controlled substance inventory management).
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Attends in-services/meetings as required.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Completes all Orlando Health mandatory education.

Education/Training

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.
• Holds a current Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate (CPht) from a nationally recognized program (e.g., Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - PTCB, Institute of Pharmacy Technicians - ICPT). Maintenance of current certification is required.

Experience

• Two (2) years of experience as a pharmacy technician.