Pharmacy Technician I/II - Clinical Support

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University, Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, is seeking Pharmacy Technicians to join the department under supervision. Responsibilities include prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patients, and support for clinical pharmacy services across multiple locations.

Pharmacy Tech 1 and II roles require specific education and certifications, with registration by NC Board of Pharmacy within 180 days and PTCB or ExCPT certification expected.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Tech 1 requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program, or acceptance into pharmacy school.
• Pharmacy Tech II requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program, or acceptance into pharmacy school, or one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.

Responsibilities

• To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.
• Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
• Answer and screen telephone calls and direct to appropriate personnel.
• Handle medications in accordance with department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
• Collaborate with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers to resolve issues and deliver timely resolutions.
• Assist with clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).
• Operate specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Complete and document safety and quality activities per department procedures.

Job description

Duke University, Duke Regional Hospital in Durham, NC, is seeking Pharmacy Technicians to join the department under supervision. Responsibilities include prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patients, and support for clinical pharmacy services across multiple locations.

Pharmacy Tech 1 and II roles require specific education and certifications, with registration by NC Board of Pharmacy within 180 days and PTCB or ExCPT certification expected.