Hospital Pharmacy Technician: Precise Meds & Patient Care

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Dunn (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a pharmacy technician to assist pharmacists in medication preparation, inventory, and distribution across units. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient-focused service within a dynamic hospital pharmacy.

The role requires NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire, a high school diploma, and preferably a formal technician program. Some shifts include days, evenings, and third shift to meet staffing needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy or must do so within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of formal or NCBOP approved pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Six months to one year of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking) is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in medication preparation per guidelines.
• Maintain and replenish inventory of medications and supplies.
• Stock and replace emergency crash carts and floor stock items.
• Provide telephone triage and professional customer service.
• Handle intervention messages and process medication requests per procedures.
• Refill and deliver unit dose cart fills and IV admixtures as needed.
• Ensure timely delivery of narcotics and stock to prevent delays in care.
• Operate and troubleshoot automated dispensing systems as required.
• Support nursing unit inspections and remove expired medications.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Customer service

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician program

Tools

Epic Systems

Automated dispensing cabinet (ADC)

Traysafe

Pharmacy software (packager/carousel)

Job description

Cape Fear Valley Health System is seeking a pharmacy technician to assist pharmacists in medication preparation, inventory, and distribution across units. The position emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and patient-focused service within a dynamic hospital pharmacy.

The role requires NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire, a high school diploma, and preferably a formal technician program. Some shifts include days, evenings, and third shift to meet staffing needs.