Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient Pediatric Sterile Preparations _Every Other Weekend

340B Health; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider in Durham, North Carolina, as a pharmacy technician. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care by preparing medications, assisting with clinical pharmacy services, and ensuring safe medication use. You will work in a dynamic environment that values compassion and teamwork, where your skills will directly impact the lives of patients and their families. Embrace the chance to grow in a supportive setting that prioritizes innovation and collaboration. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and pharmacy technician training required.
• Ability to compound medications under supervision is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intravenous admixtures and fill physician orders/prescriptions.
• Assist with cleaning and sterilization of compounding equipment.
• Maintain logs and documentation for medication storage inspections.

Skills

Knowledge of drug names

Basic math skills

Medical terminology

Basic computer skills

Ability to compound medications

Ability to work rotating shifts

Effective working relationships

Understanding of inventory practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited pharmacy technician-training program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

One year of pharmacy or health care related experience

Tools

Compounding software

Job description

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 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.

Work Hours

• Part-time (average 8 hours per week)
• Rotating morning and evening shifts
• Every other weekend

General Description of the Job Class

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 of this Level

• 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 direct 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 practice.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 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

• N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.

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