Pharmacy Technician I, North Tower Pharmacy, 2nd shift

112 North Carolina Baptist Hospital; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Advocate Health's Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Retail Pharmacy in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Full-time Pharmacy Technician. You will assist dispensing, use information systems, and help nurses and patients with questions.

Schedule: Mon-Fri 12:45pm-9:15pm with weekend rotation; a $6,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days, and preferred Pharmacy Technician certificate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Pharmacy Technician certificate preferred.
• PTCB certification preferred.
• NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses and delivers medications; uses department information systems and automation.
• Assists with entering medication orders and processing requests.
• Manages phone calls from nurses, physicians, patients; provides timely resolution or hand-off as needed.
• Maintains compliance with USP, state, federal, and accreditation standards.

Skills

Math skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician certificate preferred

PTCB certification preferred

Job description

Department: 38594 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Retail Pharmacy: North Tower Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday - Friday 12:45pm to 9:15pm. Weekend Rotation. Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80 Position Highlights: Full-Time Days 1st shift, Monday - Friday 12:45pm to 9:15pm w/weekend rotation Winston Campus $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!

Major Responsibilities

Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department’s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications. Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required. Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system. Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate. Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice. Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

What You Will Need: High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

Certificate or Diploma in Pharmacy Technology preferred.

One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.

PTCB technician certification (CPhT) preferred.

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of employment.

PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) within 18 months of employment or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy School.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Good mathematics skills.

Attention to details.

Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing May be exposed to chemical hazards May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

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With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we'll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities.

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