Pharmacy Technician I/II - Pediatric Sterile Preparations (30 hours/week)

Goduke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I/II for Pediatric Sterile Preparations. The role involves on-site work, 30 hours per week, with rotating day/evening shifts and every-other-weekend duties.

Candidates must have a pharmacy-tech credential and either be in school or have related health-care experience. Registration with NC Board of Pharmacy and PTBC/ExCPT certification are required for II, with I requiring completion within 180 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program, or acceptance into pharmacy school.
• Pharmacy Tech II requires North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration and PTCB/ExCPT certification.
• Ability to compound medications and prepare intravenous admixtures under supervision.
• Basic math, medical terminology, and computer literacy.
• Ability to work rotating shifts and maintain inventory practices.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intravenous admixtures or sterile products, including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition.
• Fill physician orders, medication carts, and stock requisitions.
• Document restock requests and use compounding software.
• Assist with cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of equipment.
• Answer phones and provide technical support for automated equipment.
• Maintain logs and documentation; ensure drug storage inspections are completed monthly.
• Stock medications and supplies; package medications for dispensing.
• Perform related duties incidental to the role.

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Pharmacy Technician I/II - Pediatric Sterile Preparations (30 hours/week)

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 265441

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Aug 1, 2026

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 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. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Location/ Department

Duke University Hospital; Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy; Durham, NC

Working hours:

• 30 hours/week
• Rotating shifts (days/evenings)
• Every other weekend

General Description

Perform under supervision a variety of technical duties related to the preparing and dispensing of drugs according to standard procedure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare intravenous admixtures or other sterile products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition).
• Fill physician orders/prescriptions, medication carts, or stock requisitions.
• Fill daily restock request and appropriately document in the compounding software
• Assist with cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of compounding equipment
• Answer telephones and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
• Provide technical support for automated equipment.
• 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 and 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. Understanding of good inventory practices

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 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 on the 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.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the 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.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

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