Pharmacy Technician II Pediatric Pharmacy

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician II performs core pharmacy technician duties under pharmacist supervision, including medication dispensing and preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled-substance handling, and regulatory compliance. The role may provide coverage in central/distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned. The technician prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses accurately and safely, including sterile medications such as IV solutions and piggyback containers under aseptic conditions, following USP <795> and <797> guidelines and institutional protocols. The role also supports continuity of pharmacy services, medication-use safety, quality improvement, training, and regulatory and accreditation compliance. This full-time position is based at 601 E. Rollins Street in Orlando, Florida. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts with alternating weekends. A $2,500 sign-on bonus is available to eligible candidates. The posted pay range is $19.42–$31.07.

Requirements

High school graduate 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 required.

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 with appropriate oversight, following USP <795> and <797> guidelines and institutional protocols.
Provide coverage in central/distributive operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet management, and cleanroom compounding as assigned.
Work effectively with technicians, pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support patient care and continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas.
Participate in departmental quality improvement efforts and educational activities, and support training and mentorship of peers and pharmacy learners.
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 in compliance with regulatory standards, 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 personal protective equipment and spill kits for hazardous medication spills.
Participate in initiatives to improve medication-use processes and support regulatory and institutional accreditation compliance.
Prepare reports and assist with compliance documentation as directed by supervisors.
Perform other duties as assigned.