Pharmacy Technician I/II - Ambulatory/Retail (PRN)

Duke Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke Health's Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Tech I for Lincoln Community Health Center location. This PRN role supports the pharmacy team in prescription processing, medication preparation, and distribution while upholding safety and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate will have completed an accredited pharmacy technician program or be a student entering pharmacy school and must register with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 180 days.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 180 days.
• Pharmacy tech II requires PTCB or ExCPT certification.
• One year of pharmacy or health care-related experience for Tech II.
• High school diploma or equivalent plus accredited training.

Responsibilities

• Follow workflow procedures for prescription processing and medication distribution.
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets as needed.
• Answer and screen telephone calls and direct to appropriate staff.
• Handle medications per regulatory and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team, insurers and customers to resolve issues.
• Assist with clinical functions supporting medication safety and adherence.
• Operate pharmacy systems and equipment essential to job functions.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
• Complete safety and quality activities per department procedures.
• Support team and contribute to broader pharmacy goals.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Computer skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

Job description

General Description Of The Job Class

Pharmacy Tech I

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke Regional Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which ranks as the number four hospital in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke Regional Hospital is the second largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and diagnostic services, including orthopedics, weight-loss surgery, women's services, and heart and vascular services.

As a Duke Regional Hospital employee located at our Lincoln Community Health Center Pharmacy location, you will be a part of an award winning team in work culture and teamwork. We are seeking team members that model behaviors that exemplify our core values of safety, teamwork, excellence, diversity and integrity. The Technician must demonstrate excellence in customer service while ensuring all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met. The Technician must be able to balance efficiency with accuracy, work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment.

Work Location

Duke Regional Hospital location at Lincoln Community Health Center – Durham, NC

Working Hours

• PRN hours
• Weekdays (2:00 pm - 6:00 pm)

General Description Of The Job Class

Pharmacy Tech I

• This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, assisting with clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.

Pharmacy Tech II

• This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.
• Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent in all tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achieved the area specific advanced competency requirements. Pharmacy technician level II staff must achieve and maintain certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Duties And Responsibilities Of This Level

• To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.
• Restock automatic dispensing cabinets as needed
• Answer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
• Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.
• Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).
• Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., automated dispensing cabinets, pharmacy management systems).
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
• Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
• Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of drug names, medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires critical thinking skills with ability to implement solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Pharmacy Tech I: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program. or Acceptance into pharmacy school. or High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
• Pharmacy Tech II: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program. or Acceptance into pharmacy school. or High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.

Experience

• Pharmacy Tech I: N/A
• Pharmacy Tech II: Minimum of one years related experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Pharmacy Tech I: Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.
• Pharmacy Tech II: North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required. Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

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