Pharmacy Technician I: Med Prep, IV Admixture & Immunizations

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health's hospital pharmacy team is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with the preparation and distribution of medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances, for patients. This role supports daily pharmacy operations, inventory control, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure safe and efficient medication services.

Under supervision, you will perform nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixtures where applicable, data entry for insurance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen phone calls and route as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assist in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following USP standards.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique.
• Inspect medication storage areas for adherence to policies.
• Complete medication admission histories and data entry for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Revenue cycle metrics

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) or ExCPT

Job description

Atrium Health's hospital pharmacy team is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists with the preparation and distribution of medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances, for patients. This role supports daily pharmacy operations, inventory control, and interdepartmental collaboration to ensure safe and efficient medication services.

Under supervision, you will perform nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixtures where applicable, data entry for insurance