Pharmacy Technician I

aah; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgery Center: Winston Salem in North Carolina seeks a Pharmacy Technician for full-time evenings/2nd shift (12:00–22:30) with an 8 on/6 off rotation. The position is at the Winston Campus and includes a $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities include assisting licensed pharmacists with preparation and distribution of medications, nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixture where applicable, and inventory control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• North Carolina Pharmacy Technician registration required within 30 days of hire.
• Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT or ExCPT) within 18 months from start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist with preparation and distribution of medications.
• Select, prepare, and label medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution and inventory control.
• Screen and route phone calls with proper etiquette.
• Complete documentation for removal, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture where applicable.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Telephone etiquette

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department:

70101 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Surgery Center: Winston Salem

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

8 on/6 off, rotation runs Wednesday to Wednesday. 1200-2230 shift time

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

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 eligible position for qualified candidates!

Major Responsibilities:

• Assists licensed 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.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation required for 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.
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.
• May assist in 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 and comply with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic 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 to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.
• Responsible for operating an 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 equivalent required.

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 National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more 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 metrics utilized to 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 of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material.
• Must have functional vision, touch and 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 disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure.
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes.
• Take necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on