Pharmacy Tech III: Compounding & Procurement Specialist

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to support pharmacy purchasing, inventory management, sterile compounding, and daily operations. The role requires NC pharmacy tech registration or eligibility, and completion of a certified technician program.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, maintaining stock, and assisting with various advanced duties under supervision to ensure safe medication use and efficient department performance.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Procure medications, chemicals, and ancillary supplies from wholesalers and vendors.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels to support patient care and compounding operations.
• Monitor stock levels and usage trends to determine purchasing needs and prevent supply shortages.
• Communicate with vendors regarding orders, backorders, availability and delivery timelines.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure timely receipt of products.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma / tech program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to support pharmacy purchasing, inventory management, sterile compounding, and daily operations. The role requires NC pharmacy tech registration or eligibility, and completion of a certified technician program.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, maintaining stock, and assisting with various advanced duties under supervision to ensure safe medication use and efficient department performance.