Pharmacy Technician (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Pharmacy Technician, Bilingual English/Spanish

Location: Tampa, Florida Organization: Tampa Family Health Centers (TFHC) Employment Type: Full-Time

At Tampa Family Health Centers, healthcare is more than a service — it's our mission. As a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide quality, caring, and accessible healthcare to a culturally diverse community across Hillsborough County.

Joining TFHC means becoming part of a mission-driven healthcare organization where your skills directly support patient care and community health. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative clinical environment, gain exposure to comprehensive pharmacy operations, and build a long-term career in healthcare — not just fill a role.

Position Summary

Tampa Family Health Centers is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient pharmacy operations under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist or the Director of Pharmacy Affairs.

As a Pharmacy Technician at TFHC, you'll work alongside experienced pharmacists and care teams who value accuracy, teamwork, and service. This role includes assisting with prescription dispensing, inventory management, insurance verification, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements. If you're motivated by purpose, stability, and growth, this role delivers all three.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and dispense medications in accordance with pharmacy SOPs
• Identify medications from stock, count correct quantities, and prepare prescription labels
• Verify patient eligibility with insurance plans and third-party payers and calculate costs as needed
• Answer incoming calls and respond to routine questions, escalating complex inquiries to the pharmacist
• Assist with patient education materials under pharmacist supervision
• Support refill authorization requests and communication with providers and care team members
• Maintain accurate records and assist with quality control and quality assurance activities
• Manage daily pharmacy operations, including inventory, supplies, and cash handling
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA, Florida Board of Pharmacy regulations, and all state and federal requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work environment
• Promote positive relationships with patients, visitors, and the community
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Tampa Family Health Centers

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently required
• Ability to speak Spanish fluently required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification from an approved technical school or a minimum of six months of experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy
• Current BLS certification or ability to obtain and maintain certification
• Ability to complete required 340B University training within the first two weeks of employment and maintain annual renewals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic health records
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and ability to perform basic pharmacy math

Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work efficiently in a moderately fast-paced clinical environment
• Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to changing priorities

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk throughout the workday
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
• Moderate noise level and exposure to a clinical healthcare setting
• Ability to maintain focus and accuracy during prolonged periods of concentration

If you're looking for more than just another pharmacy job and want to be part of a mission-driven organization where your work truly matters, we encourage you to apply and join Tampa Family Health Centers.