ASCP Certified Pharmacy Technician - Full Time Days

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc; Calypso (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to work under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, assisting with medication preparation, inventory management, and customer service.

The role involves selecting, counting, labeling, packaging medications, operating automated dispensing cabinets, handling narcotics, and supporting training of new technicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• State Board registration required within 30 days of hire.
• Formal or Board-approved Pharmacy Technician program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in medication preparation including selecting, counting, compounding, packaging, and labeling.
• Maintain and replenish inventories including crash carts and floor stock.
• Provide telephone triage and customer service to support healthcare team.
• Process medication requests and intervention messages.
• Handle unit dose carts, Pyxis batches, IV admixtures, and bulk stock deliveries.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Board-approved pharmacy technician program

State Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets (ADC)

Job description

This full-time Pharmacy Technician role operates under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, assisting with various pharmacy department activities to ensure quality patient care. The technician will follow established procedures and guidelines to support medication preparation, inventory management, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in medication preparation including selecting, counting, compounding, reconstituting, packaging, and labeling according to departmental protocols.
• Maintain and replenish medication and supply inventories, including emergency crash carts and specialty floor stock items.
• Provide excellent telephone triage and customer service, supporting healthcare team members professionally and courteously.
• Process medication requests and intervention messages following departmental procedures.
• Refill and deliver unit dose cart fills, pyxis batches, parenteral TPNs, IV admixtures, and bulk stock items promptly to appropriate patient care areas.
• Manage narcotics and stock deliveries to prevent delays in patient care.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated dispensing cabinets (ADC) and other pharmacy automation systems.
• Perform sterile and non-sterile compounding after training, adhering to all safety and procedural guidelines.
• Conduct nursing unit inspections and participate in surveillance programs to eliminate expired medications.
• Assist in precepting and training new pharmacy technicians and students.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required. Registration with the state Board of Pharmacy is required within 30 days of hire. Completion of a formal or Board-approved pharmacy technician program is preferred.

Experience

Preferred experience ranges from six months to one year as a pharmacy technician.

Requirements and Skills

• Ability to work various shifts including days, evenings, and nights to meet staffing needs.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented with the ability to identify urgent situations and act efficiently to prevent patient care delays.
• Physical ability to perform repetitive motions, lift at least 10 pounds, and stand or walk for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity for computer system use and ability to read physician orders and medication labels accurately.