Oncology Pharmacy Technician I/II (Full-Time)

Duke University; Mooresville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment bonus

Job summary

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, NC is seeking Pharmacy Tech I/II roles to support medication preparation, dispensing and patient safety under supervision. The positions involve rotating shifts, delivering medications, and collaborating with the pharmacy team.

Ideal candidates hold a high school diploma and an accredited technician program, with potential NC Board registration within 180 days and possible career advancement to Tech II with certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
• Acceptance into pharmacy school.
• One year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
• Registration with NC Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days (Tech I).

Responsibilities

• Process prescriptions and prepare medications under supervision.
• Restock cabinets and workstations as needed.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas and assist clinicians.
• Support clinical pharmacist and participate in safety initiatives.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Medication safety

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

One year of pharmacy or health care related experience

Tools

Retail pharmacy systems

Automated dispensing cabinets

Carousels

PTCB/ExCPT certification

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.

Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital in Mooresville, North Carolina. The smallest of the four Duke Health hospitals at 123-beds, it offers a comprehensive range of medical services, including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, women's services, and surgical specialties.

$2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members

Work Location

Mooresville, NC

Working hours:

• Monday - Friday
• Every other weekend
• Rotating days and evenings
• Rotating holiday coverage

General Description of the Job Class

Pharmacy Tech I

• 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.

Pharmacy Tech II

• 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, provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.
• Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent in all tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achieved the area specific advanced competency requirements. Pharmacy technician level II staff must achieve and maintain certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Pharmacy Tech I

• To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.
• Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed
• Answer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
• Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.
• Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).
• Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
• Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
• Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
• Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.

Pharmacy Tech II

• Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls, collection of clinical data for the pharmacist).
• Efficient operation and ability to troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software as necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
• Manage individual responsibilities while being able to shift to help team members and contribute to broader team goals with minimum supervision.
• Assist with training of new employees and students, educating them in job-specific functions.
• Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.

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.
• Oncology 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).

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