Pharmacy Technician

Novant Health; Danbury (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, team-focused environment

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge-

Opportunities for career advancement

Make a real impact on patient health

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy team at Community Hospital of Stokes. You will accurately prepare and dispense medications and assist pharmacists with daily operations, ensuring patient safety and high-quality care.

We offer a supportive, team-focused environment with hands-on experience with cutting-edge pharmacy technology, opportunities for career advancement, and a role that makes a real impact on patient health every day.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• Two pharmacy skills required, such as medication distribution or sterile compounding.
• State registration/certification requirements within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and dispense medications.
• Assist pharmacists with daily operations.
• Maintain medication inventory and records.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable support to patients and staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication skills

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree (2 year)

Job description

What We Offer

Join Novant Health as a Pharmacy Technician!

Are you detail-oriented and passionate about helping patients? Novant Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy team in delivering exceptional care!

Location: Community Hospital of Stokes

Schedule: PRN - minimum 1 day/week and availability to cover time off. Operating hours are Monday - Friday, 7:30a-4:00p

Why Work at Novant Health?

• Supportive, team-focused environment
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge pharmacy technology
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Make a real impact on patient health every day

Your Role

• Accurately prepare and dispense medications
• Assist pharmacists with daily operations
• Maintain medication inventory and records
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable support to patients and staff

What You Bring

• Certification or relevant experience
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Excellent communication skills
• Commitment to patient safety and service

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Acute: Minimum of two pharmacy skills (examples may include medication distribution, sterile compounding, and/or medication listing activities) required. OR...hired as a Pharmacy Technician 1 Certified and now competently performing a second pharmacy skill as described above, required.
  • Outpatient Oncology: Minimum of two years of experience in any setting with one year of experience in sterile compounding (of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture), required.
  • Specialty Pharmacy: Minimum of two years in any setting required with one year in specialty setting preferred, required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of pharmacy, required.
  • PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire, or proof of enrollment in pharmacy school/FPEGG/FPGEC, required.
  • A minimum of one relevant specialized certificate/certification from approved vendor such as PTCB, BPTS or NPTA (examples include but are not limited to product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, sterile compounding). This must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable, required.
• Additional skills required:
  • State Registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or be actively enrolled in pharmacy school, or be active in Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) or Foreign Pharmacy Equivalency Certification (FPGEC).
  • Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
• Additional skills preferred:Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Experience with inventory management.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.