Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I

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

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support clinical pharmacy services, including preparing IV admixtures and stocking medications. The role involves processing orders, delivering meds, and assisting with automated equipment while ensuring safe medication use.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent with a technician program, and may require registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of drug names, basic math, medical terminology, and basic computer skills.
• Ability to compound medications and admix intravenous products under supervision.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and maintain relationships with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intravenous admixtures or other sterile products (including chemotherapy).
• Fill prescriptions, medication carts, or stock requisitions.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
• Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Enter charges and credits for patient medications.
• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
• Provide technical support for automated equipment (Pyxis).
• Maintain logs and documentation; complete storage inspections monthly.
• Stock meds and supplies; package meds for dispensing.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

Skills

Drug knowledge

Math skills

Medical terminology

Computer skills

IV admixture work

Shift work

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma / equivalent & accredited technician program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

1 year healthcare experience

Tools

Pyxis Robotics

Job description

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 Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

$2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members

Location:

Duke University Hospital - Durham, North Carolina

Hours:

Rotating Shifts (Full-Time)

• 1st shift: 6:45am - 3:15pm
• 2nd shift: 3:00pm - 11:30pmor1:00pm - 9:30pm
• 3rd shift: on call

General Description

This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, assisting with clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.

Duties and 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 directs 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. File documentation in the appropriate location.
• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of drug names, basic math, medical terminology, basic computer skills.
• Ability to compound medications and admix intravenous products including antineoplastic drugs under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

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

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.

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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