PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Requisition No: 857019 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70028557 

Salary: $40,491.36 Annual Rate 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2025 

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ADVERTISING TITLE: Pharmacy Technician

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region 3 Pharmacy in Pharmacy Services.

As a member of the pharmacy services team, our mission is to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient use of medications for all individuals under our care. We provide high-quality pharmaceutical care, promoting health and wellness, and supporting the overall mission of the Florida Department of Corrections. Our goal is to enhance patient outcomes through collaboration, education, and adherence to best practices in pharmacy.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Support the Pharmacist in Action: Dive into the exciting world of pharmaceuticals by assisting the Pharmacist with acquiring, preparing, and distributing medications in the outpatient area. You'll be at the heart of the action, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Master the Digital Pharmacy System: Become a pro at typing prescription data into our advanced computerized system. Your accuracy and speed will keep our pharmacy operations efficient and effective.
• Hands-On Pharmacy Operations: Help maintain a well-stocked pharmacy by filling prescription orders and issuing them to inmates. Your role is crucial in ensuring everyone gets the medications they need.
• Train and Lead: Take charge by training other Department of Corrections staff on using the pharmacy computer program and implementing Health Service Bulletins. Your leadership will enhance the overall efficiency of our pharmacy operations.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Regularly inspect pharmaceutical inventory for expired items, handle returns with proper paperwork, and communicate with healthcare professionals to verify prescription accuracy. Your attention to detail will keep our pharmacy compliant and up-to-date.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

• All licensure in good standing with the Florida Board of Pharmacy and the Florida Department of Health.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form. For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.