Pharmacy Tech III - Pharmacy

Health First Careers • Palm Bay, FL

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician III effectively delivers advanced proficiency and efficiency in pharmacy services, including sterile compounding (IVs), medication history reconciliation, and management of the Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) system (e.g., Pyxis). The role conducts inventory analysis, monitors for inconsistencies, and acts as a subject matter expert and resource for pharmacy systems. The technician supports the learning and development of pharmacy associates by providing training and coaching.

The position helps maintain regulatory compliance in the preparation of sterile and non-sterile compounded medications in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia requirements. It maintains ADC systems, supports diversion controls, troubleshoots system issues, and works with leadership on medication usage, contingency planning, drug-shortage mitigation, and redistribution. The technician supports pharmacy automation improvements, leads system upgrades, contributes to operational projects, and helps ensure adherence to policies, workflows, safety protocols, and applicable State of Florida and federal requirements.

This is a full-time position with variable shift times. Availability for long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary, is required. The role may require travel to various facilities within and beyond the county perimeter, potentially using a personal vehicle.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in an inpatient pharmacy setting, including automation.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Florida.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health Career Association (NHA) before the start date, maintained thereafter.
• Advanced competency in sterile and non-sterile compounding and related tasks, demonstrated through advanced coursework and proven pharmacy workflow proficiency.
• Strong critical-thinking skills in automation, workflow standardization, and inventory control.
• Ability to take initiative addressing concerns involving staffing, workflow, or task delegation while maintaining composure.
• Ability to collaborate effectively to achieve departmental and organizational objectives and maintain high standards of patient and associate safety.
• Availability to work long and irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Teams, Outlook, and Word.
• Computer skills supporting distribution systems.
• Ability to work independently and accurately.
• Patience, a positive attitude, cooperation, critical-thinking and analytical skills.
• Organization and good communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and demonstrate good listening and social skills.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience performing sterile compounding.
• Three years of experience in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded medications in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia standards.
• Help maintain regulatory compliance and ensure associate adherence in medication preparation.
• Maintain automated dispensing cabinet systems by tracking and monitoring issues or discrepancies, supporting diversion controls, and troubleshooting system problems.
• Mentor and instruct pharmacy associates, support cross-functional training, and coach associates on process and workflow improvement.
• Work with leadership to monitor prescribed medication usage and implement contingency planning, drug-shortage mitigation, and redistribution.
• Support implementation and improvement of pharmacy automation systems and train associates on updates and changes.
• Serve as a pharmacy systems subject matter expert, lead systems upgrades, and troubleshoot issues in partnership with pharmacy leadership.
• Participate in projects related to pharmacy operations, workflows, best practices, and operational initiatives.
• Help ensure associate adherence to departmental and organizational policies, procedures, pharmacy workflows, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED