Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient Oncology Infusion

adventhealth; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 25,320 - 40,501; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) from Day One

403B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave – 4 weeks

Career Development

Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources & Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Calhoun, GA seeks an experienced pharmacy operations leader to drive enterprise-level inventory management, safety initiatives, and regulatory readiness. The role requires ensuring accuracy in procurement, formulary alignment, and controlled substance programs across systems.

The candidate will mentor technicians, lead audits, coordinate with clinical teams, and champion process improvements while upholding USP, OSHA, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy tech training information preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads enterprise-level inventory operations including procurement and perpetual inventory.
• Oversees controlled substance programs and DEA compliance.
• Conducts audits to advise on inventory integrity analytics and cost containment.
• Leads medication safety initiatives, risk mitigation and education.
• Facilitates root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
• Acts as pharmacy safety champion to leadership.
• Oversees hazardous medication handling and spill response.
• Leads departmental training and USP <800>, OSHA compliance.
• Directs pharmacy compliance, audits, and policy development.
• Prepares for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.
• Advises on regulatory changes and alignment with goals.
• Collaborates with clinical/operational teams to advance services.
• Liaises across shifts to ensure continuity of pharmacy services.
• Leads technician development, onboarding and competency.
• Mentors staff and supports workforce planning.
• Leads quality improvement and education projects.
• Trains new technicians and supports pharmacy residency.
• May assess competency and performance evaluations.
• Executes expert-level duties across workflows and systems.
• Leads optimization of automation and cross-functional training.
• Oversees high-risk and sterile medication prep; ensures compliance.
• Provides oversight across all pharmacy practice areas.
• Supports distribution efficiency and best practices.
• Offers coverage in advanced practice areas as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Discrepancy resolution

Record keeping

Medical terminology

English proficiency

Computer skills

Pharmacy tech systems knowledge

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Technical/Vocational School

Tools

Pharmacy automation

Hospital computer systems

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:

1035 RED BUD RD NE

City:

CALHOUN

State:

Georgia

Postal Code:

30701

Job Description:

Location for position: 641 Braves Blvd Rome GA

• Leads enterprise-level inventory operations, including procurement processes, formulary alignment, and perpetual inventory accuracy.

• Oversees controlled substance programs, diversion prevention efforts, and compliance with DEA and institutional policies.

• conducts advanced audits and operations reviews to advise on inventory integrity analytics, cost containment strategies, medication shortage mitigation, and supply chain resilience.

• Leads system-wide medication safety initiatives, including risk mitigation, error prevention, and safety education.

• Facilitates root cause analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

• Serves as a pharmacy safety champion and advisor to leadership.

• Oversees hazardous medication handling protocols, environmental monitoring, and spill response programs.

• Leads departmental training and ensures full compliance with USP <800>, OSHA, and institutional safety standards.

• Directs pharmacy compliance efforts, including audit preparation, documentation, and policy development.

• Leads readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.

• Advises on regulatory changes and ensures alignment with institutional goals.

• Serves as a liaison to clinical, operational, and administrative teams to advance pharmacy services.

• Collaborates actively to optimize patient care, resolve medication-related issues, and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas.

• Leads technician development programs, including onboarding, competency assessment, and career progression.

• Mentors staff and contributes to workforce planning and engagement.

• Independently leads strategic quality improvement, education, and practice advancement projects.

• Leads training of new pharmacy technicians, precepts pharmacy technician students, and supports pharmacy residency experiences.

• May determine competency or assist in formal performance assessments.

• Executes expert-level pharmacy technician duties with mastery across all core and advanced workflows, systems, and operational programs.

• Demonstrates leadership in medication preparation, sterile and hazardous compounding, inventory and controlled substance management, and regulatory compliance.

• Serves as a subject matter expert in advanced pharmacy services and operational strategy.

• Provides oversight and strategic guidance across all pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive operations, decentralized services, ADC management, and cleanroom environments.

• Leads initiatives to improve distribution efficiency, resolve complex workflow issues, and implement best practices across service lines.

• Provides coverage in at least two advanced pharmacy practice areas 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.

• Oversees the preparation and dispensing of high-risk and sterile medications, including chemotherapy and investigational drugs, ensuring compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> standards. Develops and enforces protocols to ensure accuracy, safety, and quality in medication handling and delivery.

• Champions the optimization and integration of pharmacy automation systems, ADC platforms, and software tools. Leads technology upgrades, system configuration, and cross-functional training initiatives.

• Collaborates with informatics and IT teams to enhance system performance and user experience.

• 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 escalation when necessary 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

• Proficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation Preferred

Education:

• High School Grad or Equiv Required

• Technical/Vocational School Preferred

Field of Study:

• Completion of a pharmacy technician training program Preferred

Licenses and Certifications:

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPht) Required

• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$18.38 - $29.40

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