Pharmacy Technician I – Atrium Health Levine Children’s FT

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to assist in the preparation and distribution of medications. This role involves working closely with registered pharmacists, performing essential functions such as filling medication orders, compounding both sterile and hazardous preparations, and ensuring compliance with safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to providing optimal patient care. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact patient outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow their pharmacy career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Pharmacy Technician Board Certificate preferred.
• 6 months prior Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Fills and delivers medication orders under pharmacist supervision.
• Compounds sterile and hazardous preparations following USP guidelines.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Aseptic Technique

Medication Reconciliation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Board Certificate

Tools

Automated Dispensing Machines

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

This position is sign on bonus eligible.

FT 7 on 7 off, 0700-1900. Float between Levine Children’s Hospital and Infusion Pharmacy.

Assists the registered pharmacists in performing technical duties related to the preparation and distribution of various oral and intravenous medications. Duties are performed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Essential Functions

1. Fills and delivers medication orders for all age groups under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
2. Answers and screens telephone calls and refers calls to a pharmacist when appropriate.
3. Performs cart fills, refills automated dispensing machines, restocks emergency boxes and kits.
4. Processes charges and credits for medications.
5. Compounds and repackages oral medications.
6. Documents and delivers controlled substances.
7. Compounds sterile preparations utilizing proper aseptic technique; follows USP 797 guidelines.
8. Compounds hazardous high-risk preparations utilizing proper aseptic technique; follows USP 800 guidelines.
9. Performs medication reconciliation for patients being admitted to the hospital.
10. Performs computer order entry of ambulatory prescriptions independently.

Physical Requirements

Works primarily in the pharmacy. Delivers medications to nursing units. Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing a mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum, and lifting 25 pounds of material. May be required to frequently stretch, bend, squat, or kneel to perform job. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment to minimize exposure to hazardous agents. Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity. Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines. Must have the use of both hands, be able to see clearly and read small type such as that on unit-dose medication packages and syringes. Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively. Must be able to hear normal sounds with moderate background noises. Involves rotating shifts.

Education, Experience and Certifications

High School Diploma or GED required. Pharmacy Technician Board Certificate is preferred. 6 months prior Pharmacy Technician experience preferred. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. Highly effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, and other healthcare team members to establish working relationships that foster optimal quality of patient care desired. Ideally pharmacy technician experience with preference to hospital/infusion pharmacy experience.