Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy Technician I/II (32 hours/week)

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Job summary

Duke Health in Durham, North Carolina is seeking an Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy Technician I/II to support safe medication delivery under pharmacist supervision. The role involves preparing and delivering medications, maintaining shelves and Omnicell cabinets, and coordinating with nurses and pharmacists in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program or acceptance to pharmacy school, and NC

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with a pharmacy tech program.
• Or acceptance into pharmacy school.
• Or high school diploma/equiv with 1 year health care experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draw up oral medications for patients.
• Compound immediate-use sterile IV preparations under supervision.
• Deliver medications hospital-wide and stock Omnicell cabinets.
• Answer pharmacy calls and triage questions to pharmacists.
• Process medication requests and assist with distribution.
• Maintain inventory and rotate stock to minimize waste.
• Support packaging, labeling and distribution of meds.
• Assist with controlled substance documentation.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Pharmacy teamwork

Education

Pharmacy tech program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

Tools

Omnicell

Sterile compounding

Job description

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Children's Hospital

The Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy Technician I/II supports the safe and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care to pediatric patients at Duke Children's Hospital. This position works closely with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management in a fast-paced hospital environment.

$2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members

Work Schedule

• Full-time (32 hours/week)
• Rotating shifts:
  • 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating overnight on-call
• Overnight coverage as needed to support departmental operations

Primary Responsibilities

• Prepare and draw up oral medications into patient-specific oral syringes.
• Compound immediate-use sterile IV preparations under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with applicable policies and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver medications throughout the hospital, including stocking and replenishing Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets.
• Answer pharmacy phones, triage calls, and appropriately route questions and requests to pharmacists or other pharmacy personnel.
• Process medication requests and assist with medication distribution activities.
• Maintain medication inventory, perform stock replenishment, and rotate inventory to minimize waste.
• Support the preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications.
• Assist with controlled substance documentation and inventory activities as assigned.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and medication safety standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to nursing staff, providers, patients, and families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education
  • High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
  • or
  • Acceptance into pharmacy school.
  • or
  • High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
• Experience
  • Pharmacy Tech I:
    • N/A
  • Pharmacy Tech II:
    • Minimum of one years related experience.
  • Experience with automated dispensing cabinets (Omnicell), medication distribution systems, or sterile compounding preferred.
  • Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
• Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
  • Pharmacy Tech I:
    • Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.
  • Pharmacy Tech II:
    • North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
    • Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

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