About this opportunity
AdventHealth lists this Medication History Pharmacy Technician opportunity in tarpon springs, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Our promise to you:
nJoining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
nAll the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
nnnBenefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
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nnPaid Time Off from Day One
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nn403-B Retirement Plan
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nn4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
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nnCareer Development
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nnWhole Person Well-being Resources
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nnMental Health Resources and Support
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nnPet Benefits
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n nSchedule:
nFull time
nShift:
nDay-Weekend (United States of America)
nAddress:
n1395 S PINELLAS AVE
nCity:
nTARPON SPRINGS
nState:
nFlorida
nPostal Code:
n34689
nJob Description:
nnnLeads or contributes to compliance audits, documentation, and medication-use process improvement initiatives.
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nnPrepares reports, assists with compliance documentation, and supports operational accountability, transparency, and readiness for regulatory inspections and accreditation surveys.
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nnCollaborates actively with pharmacy staff, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient care and ensure continuity of pharmacy services across shifts, staffing assignments, and practice areas.
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nnServes as a liaison between pharmacy and clinical teams to resolve medication-related issues.
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nnMentors technicians and supports onboarding, competency validation, and peer development.
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nnLeads or participates in departmental quality improvement projects, educational initiatives, and practice advancement efforts.
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nnSupports training programs and contributes to the development and mentorship of pharmacy learners and staff.
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nnExecutes advanced pharmacy technician duties with autonomy and precision across core workflows, hospital systems, and pharmacy operational programs.
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nnDemonstrates expertise in medication dispensing, preparation, inventory management, sterile compounding, controlled substance handling, and regulatory compliance.
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nnDemonstrates proficiency in advanced pharmacy services, Provides leadership and coverage in at least two core pharmacy practice areas, including central/distributive pharmacy operations, decentralized services, automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) management, and cleanroom compounding.
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nnServes as a resource for resolving workflow issues and optimizing distribution processes.
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nnProvides coverage in at least one advanced pharmacy practice area such as hazardous cleanroom compounding, CII safe management, medication history programs, decentralized clinical support, environmental monitoring, technician inventory check (i.e., tech check tech where authorized), or pharmacy inventory/purchasing management.
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nnIndependently prepares and dispenses patient-specific medication doses, ensuring correct drug, dose, dosage form, expiration dating, and barcode scanning. Independently compounds and manages complex and sterile medication preparations, including chemotherapy and hazardous formulations, following USP , , guidelines and institutional protocols.
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nnLeads troubleshooting and optimization of pharmacy automation systems, ADCs, and software platforms.
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nnSupports system upgrades, configuration changes, and training of staff in technology use.
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nnIndependently manages accurate medication inventory operations, including ordering and stocking product, receiving and rotating stock, removing expired medications, and guaranteeing perpetual inventory counts.
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nnMonitors and ensures proper medication storage, including cold chain custody, quarantine areas for expired medications, and overall inventory integrity.
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nnConducts advanced inventory management including controlled substance audits, reconciliation, and diversion prevention.
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nnSupports formulary management and contributes to inventory optimization strategies.
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nnIdentifies systemic safety risks, contributes to root cause analysis, and leads initiatives to reduce medication errors.
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nnServes as a safety advocate within the pharmacy team. Leads hazardous medication handling practices, including spill response, PPE training, and environmental safety audits.
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nnEnsures departmental adherence to USP and institutional protocols.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
nnnStrong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem‐solving, and customer service skills (Required)
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nnFlexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessary (Required)
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nnAbility to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customers (Required)
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nnAbility to follow direction from formal management personnel and work well under direct supervision of a pharmacist (Required)
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nnAbility to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepancies (Required)
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nnAbility to identify, mitigate, and assist in resolving pharmacy operational or program issues (Required)
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nnAbility to keep accurate and complete records (Required)
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nnKnowledge of medical terminology (Required)
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nnMust be able to read, write and speak conversational English (Required)
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nnBasic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Required)
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nnAbility to teach pharmacy technician students (Preferred)
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nnProficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation (Preferred)
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nnKnowledge and competence in aseptic techniques, hazardous drug compounding and USP 795, 797 and 800 standards (if applicable) (Preferred)
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nnKnowledge and competence in the medication reconciliation process (if applicable) (Preferred)
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n nEducation:
nnnTechnical/Vocational School (Preferred)
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nnHigh School Grad or Equiv (Required)
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n nField of Study:
nnCompletion of a pharmacy technician training program (Preferred)
n nWork Experience:
nn1+ years of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience, retail or ambulatory experience (Required)
n nLicenses and Certifications:
nnRegistered Pharmacy Technician (RPhT) (Required}
n nPhysical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
nPhysical Requirements -
nPay Range:
n$19.42 - $31.07
nBackground Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
nCertain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening , including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
nApplicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse :
n nThis facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.
nCategory: Pharmacy
nOrganization: AdventHealth North Pinellas
nSchedule: Full time
nShift: Day-Weekend
nReq ID:
Worksite address
tarpon springs, FL, 34869, US
Who can apply
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