Night Pharmacy Technician I – 7pm to 7am (Hospital)

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health, Pineville Pharmacy, is seeking a pharmacy technician for a full-time, third-shift role. The position involves preparing and dispensing medications, labeling, and assisting pharmacists with complex tasks in a hospital-operated setting.

You will support inventory control, medication procurement, and ensure accurate data entry and record-keeping. Training on-site includes potential immunization responsibilities and adherence to USP standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level.
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.

Skills

Communication

Multidepartment collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPhT Certification (preferred)

ExCPT Certification (preferred)

Job description

Advocate Health, Pineville Pharmacy, is seeking a pharmacy technician for a full-time, third-shift role. The position involves preparing and dispensing medications, labeling, and assisting pharmacists with complex tasks in a hospital-operated setting.

You will support inventory control, medication procurement, and ensure accurate data entry and record-keeping. Training on-site includes potential immunization responsibilities and adherence to USP standards.