Pharmacy Technician I - 1st / 2nd shift

Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health's Pineville Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the team in a hospital setting.

You will develop competence in dispensing and delivery of medications, using department information systems, technology, and automation. The role requires a high school diploma, no prior hospital pharmacy experience is necessary, and offers full-time on-site employment with shift options.

Qualifications

• Good mathematics skills.
• Attention to details.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department's use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
• Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.
• Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
• Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.
• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.

Skills

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Department:

38410 Atrium Health Pineville - Pharmacy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

You could be scheduled to work any of the following -
First Shift: 4:00 AM - 12:30 PM, 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM or 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Second Shift: 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM & occasional 3:30 PM - 0000.The role requires working every third weekend and select holidays as part of the regular schedule.

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities:

• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department's use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.


• Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.


• Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.


• Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.


• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.


• Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Licensure (IL only): State of Wisconsin (registration): Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Student; Certification (CPhT) issued by PTCB or ExCPT within two years of hire, or sooner if required by law. Must sit for the certification exam at least one time within the first year of employment. Patient facing teammates may be required to have three certifications: Immunization, BLS through an entity approved by Advocate Health and non-vaccine injectable to be granted from the state of WI or if from out of state, the program is approved by the accreditation council for pharmacy education (ACPE) or by the WI pharmacy examining board.

Education Required:

High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

No experience required. Prior hospital pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good mathematics skills.


• Attention to details.


• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.


• Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job


• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes


• Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique


• Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force


• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders


• Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing


• May be exposed to chemical hazards


• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

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 listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training


• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job


• Incentive pay for select positions


• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs


• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability


• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses


• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave


• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs


• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time,