Pharmacy Technician I: Med Prep & Patient Care

Advocate Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications.

The role covers nonsterile and sterile compounding, medication inventory, training support for technicians, and adherence to policies and regulations. Excellent communication and organization are essential. The technician must obtain CPhT or ExCPT within 18 months from start date, and no prior hospital experience is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with moderate guidance or direction.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to policies and workflows.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence colleagues

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Revenue cycle knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Charlotte, NC seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with preparation, labeling, and distribution of medications.

The role covers nonsterile and sterile compounding, medication inventory, training support for technicians, and adherence to policies and regulations. Excellent communication and organization are essential. The technician must obtain CPhT or ExCPT within 18 months from start date, and no prior hospital experience is required.