Pharmacy Technician II Pediatric Pharmacy

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II provides core pharmacy services under pharmacist supervision, including medication dispensing and preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled-substance handling, and regulatory compliance. The technician may provide coverage across central and distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned. Responsibilities include preparing and safely dispensing patient-specific medication doses; compounding sterile medications under aseptic conditions and in accordance with USP <795>, USP <797>, and institutional protocols; operating and troubleshooting medication automation systems, ADCs, and pharmacy software; and interpreting electronic health records accurately. The technician maintains inventory and storage integrity, handles controlled substances and hazardous waste appropriately, and uses personal protective equipment and spill kits for hazardous medication spills. The role works with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support continuity of pharmacy services and patient care. It also contributes to quality improvement, medication-error prevention, education and peer support, regulatory compliance, and compliance documentation. Schedule: full time, three 12-hour day shifts with alternating weekends. Location: Orlando, Florida. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of contemporary hospital pharmacy, retail, 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 dating, and barcode scanning.
Compound sterile medications, including IV solutions and piggyback containers, under aseptic conditions and in accordance with USP <795>, USP <797>, and institutional protocols, with appropriate oversight.
Provide coverage in central and distributive operations, decentralized services, ADC management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned.
Operate and troubleshoot medication automation systems, ADCs, 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 medication storage and inventory integrity.
Identify, report, and help prevent potential medication errors, including look-alike/sound-alike risks.
Handle, process, and dispose of waste, including hazardous waste, in accordance with environmental protocols; use PPE and spill kits appropriately for hazardous medication spills.
Collaborate with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care and continuity of pharmacy services.
Participate in departmental quality improvement efforts and initiatives to improve medication-use processes.
Attend educational activities and support training and mentorship of peers and pharmacy learners.
Support compliance with regulatory standards and institutional accreditation requirements; prepare reports and assist with compliance documentation as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.