Pharmacy Technician I

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Evening shift

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and labeling medications, handling distribution tasks, and ensuring accurate patient records. The technician will work in the evenings on a 8 on/6 off rotation, with a 1200–2230 shift schedule at the Winston Campus.

The role requires NC board registration within 30 days of hire and CPhT or ExCPT certification within 18 months. A $6,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of hire.
• Certification through PTCB (CPhT) or NHA ExCPT within 18 months from start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks and inventory control.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

CPhT certification (PTCB)

ExCPT certification

Job description

Position Highlights

• Full-Time, Evenings/2nd shift
• 8 on/6 off, rotation runs Wednesday to Wednesday. 1200-2230 shift time
• Winston Campus
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligibleposition for qualified candidates!

Major Responsibilities

• Assistslicensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assistswith medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assistsin daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentationrequiredfor removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.
• Seeksadditionalduties whenrequiredwork is done and accepts other duties as assigned.
• Mayparticipatein quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.
• Mayassistin training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level.
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures andcomply withall legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Supports area leadersregardinggoals and work assignments.
• Obtaining and recording initialpatientdemographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• Must be able todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.
• Responsible foroperatingan Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department.

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalentrequired.

Certification / Registration / License

• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician required within 30 days of hire.
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (ExCPT)within18 monthsfrom start date, orsooner if inmore stringent in state.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Successful completion of a formal technician training program preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge of metricsutilizedto measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders.
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart ofapproximately50poundsand lifting 35 pounds of material.
• Must have functional vision,touchand hearing.
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable diseasefor whichappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) isutilizedto minimize exposure.
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer,andpreparation of medications, including use of syringes.
• Take necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minorcutsor bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbingstairsand changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Flexibility to travelbetween pharmacy locations.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.