Pharmacy Technician II

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

17h

About The Position

Executes core pharmacy technician duties under pharmacist supervision, including medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, and regulatory compliance. Provides coverage in central and distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned. Accurately prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses, checking the drug, dose, dosage form, expiration date, and barcode. Compounds sterile medications such as IV solutions and piggyback containers under aseptic conditions, following USP <795> and <797> guidelines and institutional protocols with appropriate oversight. Works with pharmacy and healthcare colleagues to support patient care and continuity of pharmacy services. Participates in quality improvement and educational activities, supports training and mentorship, operates and troubleshoots medication automation systems and pharmacy software, and interprets electronic health records to support safe medication practices. Maintains inventory accuracy and integrity, including receiving and rotating stock, removing expired medications, maintaining accurate counts, and managing controlled substances according to regulatory standards. Identifies and reports potential medication errors, handles and disposes of waste according to environmental protocols, and uses PPE and spill kits for hazardous medication spills. Supports medication-use improvement initiatives, regulatory compliance, accreditation requirements, and related documentation as directed.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 1 year of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail experience, or ambulatory experience.
Active state Pharmacy Technician registration.
Registered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) or Licensed Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) credential.

Responsibilities

Prepare and safely dispense patient-specific medication doses, verifying the drug, dose, dosage form, expiration date, and barcode.
Compound sterile medications, including IV solutions and piggyback containers, under aseptic conditions and in accordance with USP <795>, USP <797>, and institutional protocols.
Provide coverage in central and distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned.
Operate and troubleshoot medication automation systems, automated dispensing cabinets, and pharmacy software; interpret electronic health records accurately.
Receive and rotate stock, remove expired medications, maintain accurate medication counts, manage controlled substances, and ensure proper storage and inventory integrity.
Identify, report, and help prevent potential medication errors, including look-alike/sound-alike risks.
Handle, process, and dispose of waste materials, including hazardous waste, in accordance with environmental protocols; use PPE and spill kits for hazardous medication spills.
Work with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care and continuity of pharmacy services.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and educational activities, and support the training and mentorship of peers and pharmacy learners.
Support medication-use process improvements and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Prepare reports and assist with compliance documentation as directed by supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.