Certified Pharmacy Technician- Full Time Variable

Cape Fear Valley Health; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC. The role supports medication preparation, inventory management, and patient care by ensuring accurate dispensing and safe medication handling.

Responsibilities include unit dose distribution, IV admixtures under supervision, and participation in training new staff. Requires high school diploma and PTCB/ExCPhT certification or NC Board registration within 30 days; hospital experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required (Education).
• PTCB or ExCPhT certification required or registration within first 30 days (Education/Certification).
• Registered with NC Board of Pharmacy or registration within 30 days (Licensing).
• Completion of a pharmacy technician program preferred (Education).

Responsibilities

• Assist in medication preparation and labeling per guidelines.
• Maintain and replenish pharmacy inventory and supplies.
• Stock and replace emergency crash carts and specialized items across the health system.
• Refill and deliver unit dose cart fill, Pyxis batches, IV admixture, and bulk stock to patient care areas.
• Assist in compounding non-sterile and sterile products after training.
• Participate in inspections and surveillance for expired medications.
• Train and precept new technicians and students.

Skills

English communication

Customer service

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Telephone triage

ADC proficiency

Education

High school diploma

PTCB or ExCPhT certification

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration

Pharmacy technician program

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinet (ADC)

Job description

## Certified Pharmacy Technician- Full Time VariableApplylocations: BJHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 39690**Facility**Betsy Johnson Hospital**Location**Dunn, North Carolina**Department**Pharmacy**Job Family**Professional**Work Shift**Variable (United States of America)**Summary**Assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department to provide quality patient care.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**# **Major Job Functions**The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:* Assist in medication preparation by selecting, counting, compounding, reconstituting, packaging, and labeling per established departmental guidelines* Maintain and replenish up-to-date inventory of medications and supplies stored* Stock and replace emergency crash carts, drug boxes, as well as other specialty floor stocked items (RSI kits, NICU Transport Box, etc.) throughout the health system* Refill and deliver unit dose cart fill, pyxis batches, parenteral TPN’s, IV admixture, and any bulk stock items in a timely manner to the correct patient care area* Ability to perform sterile and non-sterile compounding, once trained, following all procedures as outlined by pharmacy* Perform nursing unit inspections as assigned and participate in the department’s surveillance program for eliminating expired medications from the health system* Maintains and protects patients’ and hospital employees’ right to privacy as evidenced by the securing of confidential records and release of information to authorized persons only* Assists in precepting and training of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students* Orients and becomes competent in inventory, controlled substance, compounding, obtaining medication histories, and automated dispensing cabinet operations within first year of hire date* Other duties as assigned# **Minimum Qualifications**The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:## **Education and Formal Training**:* High school diploma or equivalent required* Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required **OR** ExCPhT completion required* Registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy required **OR** be registered within the first 30 days of hire required* Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred## **Work Experience**:* 1-year experience as a pharmacy technician preferred## **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required**:* Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language* Competency and proficiency in telephone triage to provide excellent, prompt customer service* Critical thinking and ability to identify urgent situations and complete tasks timely to eliminate delays in patient care* Competency and proficiency with automated dispensing cabinet (ADC) drug distribution to refill and load noncontrolled and controlled substance medications* Detail oriented with an inherent quality for accuracy when performing activity within the department* Ability to work in a team environment## **Physical Requirements**:* Ability to work various schedules including day, evenings and third shift to meet staffing needs* Perform repetitive motion including bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, and pulling* Ability to lift a minimum of up to 10 pounds* Ability to see and read physician orders, medication labels, etc.* Manual dexterity to use computer systems* Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time* Ability to climb stairs as needed**Required Licenses and Certifications**CPHT - Pharmacy Technician Certification BoardCape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity