Hospital Pharmacy Technician I — Training & Certification Path

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, labeling, and distribution within a hospital setting. The role includes inventory control, compliance with USP standards, and potential immunization duties under supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, state license, and CPT/ExCPT certification within 18 months. Hospital experience is preferred, with opportunities to train others and participate in quality

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (ExCPT) within18 months from start date, or sooner if state requires.
• Prefer prior hospital pharmacy technician experience.

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.
• Screen phone calls and route as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assist in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique where applicable.
• Inspect all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under supervision of a registered pharmacist where applicable.
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Leadership

Team leadership

Interdepartmental collaboration

Revenue cycle metrics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy system

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, labeling, and distribution within a hospital setting. The role includes inventory control, compliance with USP standards, and potential immunization duties under supervision.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, state license, and CPT/ExCPT certification within 18 months. Hospital experience is preferred, with opportunities to train others and participate in quality