Inpatient Pharmacy Tech II Certified - Supply Chain

UNC Health; United States; On-site; USD 52,896,000 - 74,185,000; Full time

Job summary

UNC Health is seeking a pharmacy technician to join the Shared Services pharmacy supply chain in Durham, NC. The role supports hospital and clinic distribution, inventory control, and accurate record-keeping across the warehouse system.

The position requires NC Board of Pharmacy registration or current PharmD program consideration; CPhT or ExCPT credentials are preferred. Strong attention to detail and familiarity with warehouse software are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an academic pharmacy technician training program preferred.
• Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy.
• CPhT/ExCPT certification preferred unless enrolled in PharmD program.
• Prior pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems and basic MS Office.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical storage and cold chain requirements.
• Experience with automated dispensing or packaging systems.

Responsibilities

• Accurately select, label, and package medications for distribution to hospitals and clinics within and/or affiliated with the health-system.
• Ensure all medications are stored, handled, and shipped in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Receive, verify, and stock incoming pharmaceutical products and supplies.
• Conduct routine inventory counts, monitor stock levels, and assist with cycle counts and expiration date management.
• Maintain accurate records of drug movements and inventory transactions in the warehouse inventory management system and other applicable softwares.
• Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy, proper packaging and labeling, and appropriate storage conditions.
• Assist in the preparation of repackaging medications (non‑sterile products, oral, topical, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse work areas.
• Work closely with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy leadership, to coordinate workflow and resolve issues while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries or requests from customers, healthcare providers, and internal departments.
• Assist with training of new employees, educating them in job‑specific functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization.
• Participate in audits and assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Attention to detail

Warehouse management systems

Microsoft Office

Automated dispensing

Education

Academic pharmacy technician training program

CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA

NC Board of Pharmacy registration

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Accurately select, label, and package medications according to orders for distribution to hospitals and clinics within and/or affiliated with the health-system.
• Ensure all medications are stored, handled, and shipped in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Receive, verify, and stock incoming pharmaceutical products and supplies.
• Conduct routine inventory counts, monitor stock levels, and assist with cycle counts and expiration date management.
• Maintain accurate records of drug movements and inventory transactions in the warehouse inventory management system and other applicable softwares.
• Prepare orders for shipment, ensuring accuracy, proper packaging and labeling, and appropriate storage conditions.
• Assist in the preparation of repackaging medications (non‑sterile products, oral, topical, etc.).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse work areas.
• Work closely with pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, and pharmacy leadership, to coordinate workflow and resolve issues while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries or requests from customers, healthcare providers, and internal departments.
• Assist with training of new employees, educating them in job‑specific functions.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to process optimization.
• Participate in audits and assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Other Information

Other information:

Education Requirements

• None required as long as other position qualifications are met. Completion of an academic pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
• CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA unless enrolled in a PharmD program.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Prior pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior pharmacy technician experience.
• Proficient in warehouse management systems and basic computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook).
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical storage and shipping requirements (e.g., cold chain).
• Experience with automated dispensing or packaging systems.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements

• Requires standing for extended periods (most of an 8‑hour shift).
• Must be able to lift at least 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
• Must be able to reach overhead to access shelved products

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: UNC HCS Pharmacy Supply Chain
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $18.48 - $25.89 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Durham
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully‑owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care; except that, if you are currently a UNCHCS State employee already working in a designated shared services department, you may remain a UNCHCS State employee if selected for this job.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.
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