Pharmacy Technician I, North Tower Pharmacy, 2nd shift

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health Winston Campus is hiring a Pharmacy Technician for full-time day shifts. The role focuses on dispensing medications, using pharmacy information systems, and ensuring accurate entry of orders.

A 1st shift with weekend rotation is included in the Winston-Salem campus schedule. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and preferred Pharmacy Technology certification; NC Board registration within 30 days is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One-year pharmacy experience preferred.
• PTCB certification preferred.
• NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of employment.
• PTCB/NHA (CPhT) certification within 18 months or active ACPE program enrollment.

Responsibilities

• Develop competence in dispensing and delivery of medications using information systems and automation.
• Prepare non-sterile products following USP/state/federal guidelines.
• Enter medication orders in the computer system and process requests electronically.
• Manage calls from nurses, physicians, patients, and team members with timely resolution.
• Maintain pharmacy procedures and documentation per regulatory standards.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards (e.g., USP, DNV).

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate or Diploma in Pharmacy Technology

Job description

Position Highlights

• Full-Time Days
• 1st shift, Monday - Friday 12:45pm to 9:15pm w/weekend rotation
• Winston Campus
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligibleposition 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.