CPhT, Pharmacy Technician III - Scripts Pharmacy, Arnold Palmer Hospital

Orlando Health•Orlando, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a certified pharmacy technician (CPhT) with at least 3 years of experience working in a high-volume retail setting. You can expect to collaborate with experienced pharmacists and healthcare professionals, work with advanced pharmacy technology and medication distribution systems, and access professional development and continuing education opportunities. Orlando Health offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, and you will be part of a supportive team that values growth, teamwork, and excellence. This role assists with operational and distribution responsibilities related to Pharmacy Technician functions, including the use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems. It requires an understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures, as well as the hospital mission, personnel policies, and the objectives of the Pharmacy and Baptist Health. The position involves operating equipment for pharmacy procedures, performing basic pharmacy technician procedures, and assisting the Pharmacist in medication distribution, including aseptic techniques and automated dispensing cabinets. Maintaining USP 797 standards, safe handling, proper disposal, controlled substance vault, and perpetual inventory are key duties. The role may also involve completing special projects, training new technicians, and maintaining advanced expertise in specialized practice areas.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Two (2) years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
Active Pharmacy Technician Registration required
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.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of experience working in a high-volume retail setting.

Responsibilities

Assists with operational and distribution responsibilities related to Pharmacy Technician functions, including the use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems.
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 Baptist 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 Baptist 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 Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies and procedures.
Attends in-services/meetings as required.
Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
Completes all Orlando Health mandatory education.