Hospital Pharmacy Technician I — Growth & Patient Care

Carolinas Medical Center; Cornelius (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy. This full-time role involves preparing and labeling medications, assisting with distribution, and ensuring accurate record-keeping and inventory control.

Operating hours are 7am–7pm (Mon–Fri) and 7am–5pm (weekends), with rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Requires a high school diploma and Pharmacy Technician certification within 18 months.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification in Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or ExCPT within 18 months from start date.
• No prior work experience required; hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks and screens calls using proper etiquette.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following USP standards; performs sterile IV admixture where applicable.
• Maintains storage areas, inventory control, and outdate checking; documents routine activities.
• Completes medication histories and supports data entry for record keeping and insurance verification.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and supports training of technicians as needed.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Cross-department collaboration

Influencing others

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Revenue cycle metrics

Leadership abilities

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Carolinas Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in a fast-paced hospital pharmacy. This full-time role involves preparing and labeling medications, assisting with distribution, and ensuring accurate record-keeping and inventory control.

Operating hours are 7am–7pm (Mon–Fri) and 7am–5pm (weekends), with rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays. Requires a high school diploma and Pharmacy Technician certification within 18 months.