Pharmacy Technician I/II Compounding (Day Shift)

Duke University Health System; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Durham, NC, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I/II for the compounding facility. The role involves preparing and dispensing drugs, maintaining logs, and ensuring patient care. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with relevant training or experience. The position offers a commitment bonus and requires registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program required.
• Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Pharmacy Technician certification required for Pharmacy Tech II.

Responsibilities

• Prepare USP category 3 batches and finalize batch packaging.
• Fill orders, stock requisitions, and deliver medications.
• Assist with cleaning and sterilization of compounding equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of drug names

Basic math

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Ability to compound medications

Ability to work rotating shifts

Ability to establish effective relationships

Understanding of inventory practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program

Job description

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician I/II Compounding (Day Shift) role at Duke University Health System.

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

Location: Duke Compounding Facility - Durham, NC

Working Hours:

• 40 hours/week
• day shift

Benefits

• $2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members

Overview

Perform, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, a variety of technical duties related to the preparation and dispensing of drugs according to standard procedure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare USP category 3 batches, including product selection, documentation, and aseptic manipulations
• Finalize batch packaging (label, package, seal)
• Fill orders and stock requisitions
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas
• Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate personnel
• Fill out the daily restock request and appropriately document it in the compounding software
• Collect and enter materials for compounding batches in the compounding software for pharmacist approval
• Provide technical support for compounding operations, including equipment cleaning, sterilization, and maintenance
• Prepare and reconcile labels for compounded batches
• Assist with cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of compounding equipment and product components
• Assist with finish/fill operations as required
• Maintain logs, records, and other required documentation. File documentation in the appropriate location
• Complete and document all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs
• Monitor assigned quality improvement indicators of individual or departmental performance
• Stock medications and supplies for production needs
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of drug names, basic math, medical terminology, basic computer skills
• Ability to compound medications and admix intravenous solutions under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Ability to work rotating shifts
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Understanding of good inventory practices such as first in/first out and maintaining par levels

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 year 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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