Hospital Pharmacy Tech PRN - Med Prep & IV Work

Advocate Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health - Lexington Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with medication preparation, labeling, and distribution. The role involves nonsterile compounding, sterile admixture where needed, and strict adherence to storage policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities include inventory control, documentation for controlled substances, patient data entry, insurance verification, and potential immunization duties under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy technician course preferred.
• NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of employment.
• PTCB/CPhT certification within 18 months or active enrollment in ACPE program.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist with technical duties in medication prep and distribution.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks and daily pharmacy procurement.
• Screen phone calls and route messages with proper etiquette.
• Document removal, stocking, and wastage of controlled substances as applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture per USP standards where applicable.
• Inspect storage areas for policy adherence and assist with inventory management.
• Maintain documentation for patient admissions, insurance verification, and label generation.
• Support immunization activities if certified and under supervision.
• Operate Advocate Health-owned vehicle for delivering medications and supplies as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Patient data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech course (preferred)

PTCB/CPhT certification (within 18 months)

NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days

Tools

Pharmacy system software

Job description

Advocate Health - Lexington Medical Center seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with medication preparation, labeling, and distribution. The role involves nonsterile compounding, sterile admixture where needed, and strict adherence to storage policies and safety standards.

Responsibilities include inventory control, documentation for controlled substances, patient data entry, insurance verification, and potential immunization duties under supervision.