Inpatient Pharmacy Tech I: IV Admixtures & Care

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Job summary

Duke University Health System's Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a pharmacy technician to support safe medication use under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing IV admixtures, filling orders, delivering meds, and maintaining records.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited technician program, NC Board registration within 180 days, and willingness to work rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
• Or acceptance into pharmacy school.
• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intravenous admixtures or other sterile products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition).
• Fill physician orders/prescriptions, medication carts, or stock requisitions.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Enter charges and credits for patient medications.
• Enter medication orders/prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system.
• Provide technical support for automated equipment (Pyxis Robotics).
• Maintain logs, records and other required documentation.
• Complete and document all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs.
• Monitor assigned quality improvement indicators of individual or departmental performance.
• Stock medications and supplies; package medications as required for dispensing.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Skills

Drug names knowledge

Math basics

Med terminology

Basic computer skills

Ability to work rotating shifts

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma

Pharmacy tech program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

Experience in pharmacy/health care

Tools

None

Job description

Duke University Health System's Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, seeks a pharmacy technician to support safe medication use under supervision. Responsibilities include preparing IV admixtures, filling orders, delivering meds, and maintaining records.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited technician program, NC Board registration within 180 days, and willingness to work rotating shifts.