Pharmacy Technician

Novant Health; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 51,577,000 - 63,039,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health invites you to join our pharmacy team as a Pharmacy Technician. This PRN role will float to various locations within the Triad region to cover shifts as needed, primarily first shift, Monday to Friday.

You will accurately prepare and dispense medications and support pharmacists in daily operations. We look for candidates with a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred) and at least one year of pharmacy experience or relevant training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2 Year/Associate degree preferred.
• 1 year acute pharmacy experience or related training; or current Pharmacy Technician 1 certification.
• State registration and/or renewal required; PTCB or NHA certification within 60 days of hire or active NCOP internship license.
• Strong math, communication, and ability to travel between facilities as needed.

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

Communication skills

Patient safety focus

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

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!

The PRN pharmacy technician will float to various locations within the Triad region to cover shifts as needed, primarily 1st shift, Monday - Friday

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: 1 year 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. OR pharmacy intern enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school, required. 2 years Outpatient Oncology: Minimum of two years of experience in any setting required with one year of experience in sterile compounding (of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture) preferred, required. 2 years Specialty Pharmacy: Minimum of two years in any setting required with one year in specialty pharmacy 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/(NCBOP pharmacy intern license)/or FPGEE/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. Not applicable if currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license, required.
• Additional Skills (required): State Registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for 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 an accredited pharmacy school with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license, 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.

Job Opening ID

185617