Pharmacy Technician I Atrium Health Myers Park FT

3M HEALTHCARE; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 30,100 - 45,185; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Educational assistance

Retirement plans

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Carolinas Medical Center–Myers Park Pharmacy seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, including sterile and nonsterile compounding as needed. You will participate in inventory, procurement, and records for controlled substances, with strong attention to safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, pharmacy technician certification within 18 months, and possibly immunization

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Performs 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 complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• Obtains and records 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.
• Develops competence in third-party billing functions.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Is responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Revenue cycle metrics

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Department: 38445 Carolinas Medical Center - Pharmacy: Myers Park

Status: Full time | Benefits Eligible: Yes | Hours per week: 40 | Schedule: M-F, 8am-6pm | Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

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.
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Performs 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 complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• Obtains and records 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.
• Develops competence in third-party billing functions.
• Demonstrates 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.
• Is responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification / Registration / License: Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• 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 state requirements.
• Experience: No work experience required; 1 year of Certified Retail Pharmacy experience strongly 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 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 & Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders.
• Requires considerable walking, standing, and pushing a 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 diseases for which appropriate 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.
• Requires taking 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.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Requires flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation within the listed pay range.
• Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• 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.
• Financial wellness programs.
• Educational assistance program.