Hospital Pharmacy Tech – Evening/Night Shift & Training

Advocate Health Care; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications in a high-volume hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and certification within 18 months (CPhT or ExCPT). Training periods may involve daytime shifts before transitioning to a third shift schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPhT or ExCPT certification within 18 months of start date required.
• No work experience required; hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and ability to work with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen calls and route as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assist in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances as applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following USP standards where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using aseptic technique where applicable.
• Inspect storage areas for adherence to policies.
• Complete and document medication admission histories as applicable.
• Seek additional duties when required and accept other duties as assigned.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-department collaboration

Influence others

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Revenue cycle knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPhT or ExCPT certification within 18 months

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications in a high-volume hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and certification within 18 months (CPhT or ExCPT). Training periods may involve daytime shifts before transitioning to a third shift schedule with rotating weekends and holidays.