Pharmacy Technician I/II - Duke Compounding Facility (Full-Time / Evening Shift) - Monday-Friday

Duke University; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their compounding facility. In this full-time evening role, you will perform essential technical duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including preparing sterile intravenous admixtures and maintaining meticulous records. This position offers the chance to work in a highly respected hospital known for its commitment to quality care and innovation. If you are passionate about pharmacy and eager to contribute to a team that makes a difference in patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and completion of pharmacy tech training required.
• Pharmacy Tech II requires NC Board of Pharmacy registration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile and non-sterile intravenous admixtures.
• Fill orders, stock requisitions, and maintain logs and records.
• 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

Effective working relationships

Good inventory practices

Analytical scale operations

Advanced aseptic manipulation

Knowledge of FDA compounding guidances

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program

Tools

Compounding software

Job description

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Pharmacy Technician I/II - Duke Compounding Facility (Full-Time / Evening Shift) - Monday-Friday

Work Arrangement:

Requisition Number: 230862

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location:

Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Feb 5, 2025

Duke University Hospital

Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and groundbreaking research.

Work Location:

• Duke University Hospital - Duke Compounding Facility - Durham, NC

Working Hours:

• 12:00pm-8:30pm (Monday-Friday)

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare sterile-to-sterile and non-sterile-to-sterile intravenous admixtures or other sterile products.

• Perform advanced compounding activities including weighing bulk API, mixing, aseptic filtration, depyrogenation, and terminal steam sterilization.

• 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 daily restock requests and appropriately document 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 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 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.

• Knowledge of analytical scale operations.

• Advanced aseptic manipulation knowledge.

• Knowledge of FDA compounding guidances and cGMP experience preferred.

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. Strong preference for inpatient clean room, 503B, pharmaceutical, IV, compounding 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).