ASCP Certified Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem Variable

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation, dispensing, and automation systems under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. A high school diploma is required and registration with the state Board of Pharmacy is due within 30 days of hire.

Completion of a technician program is preferred. Preferred experience is six months to one year as a pharmacy technician.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in medication preparation per departmental protocols.
• Maintain and replenish medication and supply inventories, including emergency crash carts and specialty floor stock items.
• Provide excellent customer service through proficient telephone triage and courteous interaction with healthcare team members.
• 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.
• Ensure timely delivery of narcotics and stock items to prevent patient care delays; operate 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Board-approved technician program

Job description

This role supports pharmacy operations under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, assisting in various pharmacy activities to ensure quality patient care. The pharmacy technician will follow established procedures and guidelines to perform their duties effectively.

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 customer service through proficient telephone triage and courteous interaction with healthcare team members.
• 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.
• Ensure timely delivery of narcotics and stock items to prevent patient care delays.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

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