Pharmacy Technician III Part Time

AdventHealth; Riverview (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Riverview, FL is seeking a part-time Pharmacy Technician. You will support compliance, dispensing, sterile compounding, and inventory management across shifts, assisting in patient care and safety. Collaboration with clinicians and ongoing staff training are key components of the role.

The position requires hospital pharmacy experience, Spanish not required, and adherence to USP guidelines and facility policies. Competitive benefits and professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience is required.
• Must have completed a pharmacy technician training program.
• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and aseptic techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to compliance audits and medication-use process improvement initiatives.
• Prepare reports and support regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff, nurses, and clinicians to ensure continuity of pharmacy services.
• Mentor technicians and support onboarding and competency validation.
• Lead or participate in quality improvement projects and staff education.
• Manage advanced pharmacy technician duties across core workflows and hospital systems.
• Ensure medication dispensing accuracy, inventory control, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Hospital IT systems

Education

High School Grad or Equ

Technical/Vocational School

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Automation

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

Part time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Address

9330 US HIGHWAY 301 S

City

RIVERVIEW

State

Florida

Postal Code

33578

Job Description

• Leads or contributes to compliance audits, documentation, and medication-use process improvement initiatives.
• Prepares reports, assists with compliance documentation, and supports operational accountability, transparency, and readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.
• Collaborates actively with pharmacy staff, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas.
• Serves as a liaison between pharmacy and clinical teams to resolve medication-related issues.
• Mentors technicians and supports onboarding, competency validation, and peer development.
• Leads or participates in departmental quality improvement projects, educational initiatives, and practice advancement efforts.
• Supports training programs and contributes to the development and mentorship of pharmacy learners and staff.
• Executes advanced pharmacy technician duties with autonomy and precision across core workflows, hospital systems, and pharmacy operational programs.
• Demonstrates expertise in medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced pharmacy services.
• Provides leadership and coverage in at least two core pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive pharmacy operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding.
• Serves as a resource for resolving workflow issues and optimizing distribution processes.
• 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 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 , , guidelines and institutional protocols.
• Leads troubleshooting and optimization of pharmacy automation systems, ADCs, and software platforms.
• Supports system upgrades, configuration changes, and training of staff in technology use.
• 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.
• Identifies systemic safety risks, contributes to root cause analysis, and leads initiatives to reduce medication errors.
• Serves as a safety advocate within the pharmacy team.
• Leads hazardous medication handling practices, including spill response, PPE training, and environmental safety audits.
• Ensures departmental adherence to USP and institutional protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

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]
• Ability to identify, mitigate, and assist in resolving pharmacy operational or program issues [Required]
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records [Required]
• Knowledge of medical terminology [Required]
• Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English [Required]
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office [Required]
• Ability to teach pharmacy technician students [Preferred]
• Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation [Preferred]
• Knowledge and competence in aseptic techniques, hazardous drug compounding and USP 795, 797 and 800 standards (if applicable) [Preferred]
• Knowledge and competence in the medication reconciliation process (if applicable) [Preferred]

Education

• High School Grad or Equ [Required]
• Technical/Vocational School [Preferred]

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]

Additional Information

• N/A

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required] OR Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) [Required]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$19.42 - $31.07

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

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

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.