Pharmacy Technician I/II-Inpatient Operations (Part-Time)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their inpatient operations team. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care by preparing medications, assisting with clinical pharmacy services, and ensuring safe medication use. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in pharmacy practices, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to compassionate care. Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and the well-being of the community. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a leading healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program is required.
• Ability to compound medications under supervision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intravenous admixtures and sterile products.
• Fill physician orders and deliver medications to patient care areas.
• Maintain logs and documentation for medication storage.

Skills

Knowledge of drug names

Basic math skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Ability to compound medications

Ability to work rotating shifts

Establishing effective working relationships

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

Tools

Pharmacy computer system

Pyxis Robotics

Job description

Pharmacy Technician I/II-Inpatient Operations (Part-Time)

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Location: Duke University Hospital - Durham, North Carolina

Hours

• Every Other Weekend (Saturday & Sunday)
• Rotating Shifts
• 1st shift: 6:45 am - 3:15 pm
• 2nd shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
• 8 hour shifts
• Opportunity for additional shift on weekdays
  

General Description

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.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Prepare intravenous admixtures or other sterile products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition).
• Fill physician orders/prescriptions, medication carts, or stock requisitions.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Answer telephones and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Enter charges and credits for patient medications.
• Enter medication orders/prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system.
• Provide technical support for automated equipment (Pyxis Robotics).
• 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; package medications as required for dispensing.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of drug names, basic math, medical terminology, basic computer skills.
• Ability to compound medications and admix intravenous products including antineoplastic drugs under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
  
  

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).
  
  

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends onthe robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

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