Pharm Tech II - FT

970 Scotland Memorial Hospital, Inc; Laurinburg (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the Scotland Retail Pharmacy. The incumbent will verify ingredients with a pharmacist before IV preparation, dispense medications, manage inventory, and support training of new technicians in a patient-centered care setting.

Required PTCB certification, HS diploma or equivalent, and 1 year hospital or 2 years retail experience.

Qualifications

• Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required.
• Minimum of 1 year hospital experience or 2 years retail experience.
• Preferred at hire: Bachelor of Science degree.

Responsibilities

• Call for an RPh to verify active ingredients/diluent before adding to IV bag.
• Set up, package, dispense and deliver unit/multi-dose medications under pharmacist supervision.
• Replenish drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies on patient care units; maintain narcotics records.
• Prepare and package standard bulk formulations as directed.
• Stock supplies and assist in inventory.
• Retrieve discontinued or expired medications and complete related documentation.
• Serve as a training resource for new technicians and assist in evaluating progress.
• Assist in documentation of performance improvement activities under pharmacists' direction.
• Assist other technicians with procedures and tasks.
• Answer phone inquiries and follow up on stocking Omnicells or other tasks.
• Perform other related duties.
• Meet 797 annual requirements timely.
• Scan barcodes into Paragon before new medications are added to stock.
• Barcodes must be scanned into Omnicell before medications may be added.

Skills

PTCB Certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

B.S. Degree preferred

Tools

Paragon

Omnicell

Job description

Department: Scotland Retail Pharmacy - Pharmacy Retail: Laurinburg. Status: Full time. Shift: 1st (United States of America).

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. High School Diploma Or Equivalent: 1 Year Hospital Experience Or 2 Years Retail. Preferred At Hire: B.S. Degree.

Job Description

1. The Technician calls for an RPh to verify the active ingredient(s) / diluent prior to the drug(s) being added to the IV bag.
2. Set up, package, dispense and deliver unit/multi-dose medication in accordance with standard procedures and techniques; mix prescribed drugs with intravenous solutions and prefill syringes under supervision of a pharmacist.
3. Replenish drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies on patient care units; keep records on narcotics and control drug distribution.
4. Set up, prepare and package standard bulk formulations as directed.
5. Stock supplies and assist in taking inventory.
6. Retrieve discontinued or expired medications from stock & patient care areas; discard or return to stock as appropriate, complete corresponding documentation.
7. Serve as a training resource for new technicians & assist in evaluating their progress as directed.
8. Assist in documentation of performance improvement activities under Pharmacists' direction & review.
9. Assist other technicians in performing procedures & completing tasks.
10. Respond appropriately to phone inquires and follow up appropriately. For example, taking small phone when leaving department to stock Omnicells or other tasks.
11. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
12. Meet 797 annual requirements sufficiently and in a timely manner.
13. Scans barcodes into Paragon before new medications are added to pharmacy stock.
14. Barcodes must be scanned into Omnicell before medications may be added to Omnicells.

Career Overview

Careers At Scotland Health Care System, we're proud to employ a team of dedicated professionals who embody the Scotland Way.

Founded in 1946, Scotland Health Care System is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization serving Laurinburg, North Carolina.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: to deliver safe, high-quality, compassionate, and sustainable health care to everyone in need.

We offer a full spectrum of services—including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care—along with specialized programs in cancer treatment, cardiac care, surgical services, and women's health.

Our culture is built on caring—for our patients and for our people. We believe that when we take exceptional care of our employees, they can provide exceptional care to our communities. That's why we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Family-friendly benefits including Paid Parental Leave and On-Site Childcare
• Flexible scheduling
• Exclusive savings programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you want a meaningful career where you can make a difference—Scotland Health Care System is the place for you.

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina is proud to be the community's health care system.

We are a community owned and controlled not-for-profit organization that includes Scotland Memorial Hospital, Scotland Physicians Network with sixteen medical practices, Scotland Regional Hospice (formerly Hospice of Scotland County), Scotland Family Counseling Center, and Scotland Memorial Foundation.

Here at Scotland Health Care System, we understand that healthcare is evolving. Advances in medicine and strides in technology are providing local communities access to better healthcare. It is our desire to provide you the best care possible. Our staff will be here to help you and your loved ones when the need arises.

Our Beliefs About Our Future

To successfully accomplish our Mission and Vision our transformation must include creative and innovative changes in what we do and how we do it. We must change from a hospital and provider-centric model to a patient-centered, ambulatory model. There will be a continued focus on moving the industry to an increasingly ambulatory based delivery model focused on the health of the individual patient and the overall health of the population we serve. New payment models will incent us to better coordinate our patient's care along the continuum of services. This includes both how our patients are treated and how their treatment information flows. New partners, arrangements, and competitors will emerge for us as a result of the new treatment and payment models.