Pharmacy Technician II - Orlando Health Cancer Institute

Orlando Health • Orlando, FL

2h

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II assists with operational and distribution responsibilities related to pharmacy technician functions, including use of Orlando Health software and hardware systems. The role supports pharmacy operations at Orlando Health Cancer Institute, a multidisciplinary cancer program serving adult oncology patients across multiple treatment sites and practice locations.

The technician performs basic pharmacy procedures and buyer tasks, assists pharmacists with medication distribution and medication admixture using proper aseptic technique, and supports automated dispensing cabinet functions. The position also maintains required regulatory documentation and safe handling and disposal practices, contributes to special projects, may help train new pharmacy technicians, and provides coverage in a specialized practice area as departmental needs require. The work schedule varies with departmental needs; shifts start between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and end between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• More than one year and up to four years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Current Pharmacy Technician registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management procedures.
• Understand the hospital mission, personnel policies, philosophy, goals, customer service, and objectives of the Pharmacy and Orlando Health.
• Demonstrate familiarity with the general duties and processes of the Pharmacy department.
• Identify and use resources and departments for customer service and patient care based on need, availability, and responsibility.
• Operate equipment required for pharmacy procedures in accordance with operating instructions, safety regulations, and policies and procedures.
• Perform basic Pharmacy Technician procedures required by the assigned area, consistent with scientific principles, policies, and procedures.
• Perform basic buyer procedures, including drug procurement, as required by the department and consistent with departmental principles and Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Assist the Pharmacist with medication distribution duties, including proper aseptic techniques for admixture of medications such as chemotherapy, and perform tasks and procedures associated with automated dispensing cabinets.
• Maintain USP 797 standards and other required regulatory documentation.
• Follow safe handling and proper disposal requirements.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Participate in training new pharmacy technicians when needed.
• Maintain advanced expertise in and actively cover technician services in a specialized practice area, such as medication history acquisition, depending on departmental needs.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies and applicable laws and standards.
• Comply with Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Attend required in-services and meetings.
• Take responsibility for professional development and continuing education.
• Complete all mandatory Orlando Health education.

Benefits

• Benefits begin on day one.
• Free career-growing education programs.
• Well-being services to support employees and their families.
• Flexibility wherever possible.

What This Job Offers

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