Hospital Pharmacy Technician – IV/Immunization Skills

Advocate Health; Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, labeling and verifying prescriptions, and assisting in inventory and procurement tasks. The role includes handling patient data entry, third-party billing support, and potential immunization duties under supervision, with transportation duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, state licensure eligibility (CPhT or ExCPT within 18

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others toward goals.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to work with limited guidance.
• Effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

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.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper etiquette.
• Assists 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 aseptic technique where applicable.
• Inspects all medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories and data entry for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• May immunize under supervision of a registered pharmacist where applicable.
• Responsible for operating Advocate Health-owned vehicle to deliver medications and supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, labeling and verifying prescriptions, and assisting in inventory and procurement tasks. The role includes handling patient data entry, third-party billing support, and potential immunization duties under supervision, with transportation duties as required.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or GED, state licensure eligibility (CPhT or ExCPT within 18