Pharmacy Technician III Certified

AdventHealth; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

AdventHealth in Orlando, FL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to independently prepare and dispense patient medications, including sterile and hazardous formulations, following strict USP guidelines.

The role requires an Associate degree with preferred pharmacy tech training; licensure as RPhT or licensed tech is mandatory. You will handle inventory, support formulary management, and ensure proper storage and cold chain, with a four 10-hour shift pattern and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changes as necessary.
• Ability to interact with supervisors, peers, and external customers.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses with correct drug and dosage, including barcode scanning.
• Compounds and manages complex sterile preparations, including chemotherapy, following USP guidelines and protocols.
• Manages inventory operations: ordering, stocking, expiring meds, and perpetual counts.
• Monitors proper medication storage, cold chain custody, and quarantine areas for expired meds.
• Supports formulary management and inventory optimization strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Associate degree

High School diploma

Pharmacy technician training

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

3071 N Orange Blossom Trl

City:

Orlando

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32804

Job Description:

Sign On Bonus: Up to $2,500

Relocation Bonus: Up to $2,500

Shift: Four 10-hour shifts, 5:00 AM-3:30 PM (production floor), 7:00 AM-5:30 PM (PN production), every other weekend.

Address: 3071 North Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32804

• Independently prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning. Independently compounds and manages complex and sterile medication preparations, including chemotherapy and hazardous formulations, following USP <795>, <797>, <800> guidelines and institutional protocols.
• Provides coverage in at least one advanced pharmacy practice area such as hazardous cleanroom compounding, CII safe management, medication history programs, decentralized clinical support, environmental monitoring, technician inventory check (i.e., tech check tech where authorized), or pharmacy inventory/purchasing management.
• Independently manages accurate medication inventory operations, including ordering and stocking product, receiving and rotating stock, removing expired medications, and guaranteeing perpetual inventory counts.
• Monitors and ensures proper medication storage, including cold chain custody, quarantine areas for expired medications, and overall inventory integrity.
• Conducts advanced inventory management including controlled substance audits, reconciliation, and diversion prevention. Supports formulary management and contributes to inventory optimization strategies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skills Required
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary Required
• Ability to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers Required
• Ability to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist Required
• Ability to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies Required
• Updated with certification equivalency "Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] OR Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]"

Education:

• Associate [Preferred]
• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Field of Study:

• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program [Preferred]

Work Experience:

• 1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience required [Required]

Additional Information:

• Additional Licensure or certification requirements may apply depending on the specific unit or state in which this position is located. Please consult the relevant credential grid for detailed information regarding these requirements

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) [Required]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$19.42 - $31.07

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.