Pharmacy Technician I PRN

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Atrium Health Winston-Salem is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for PRN, variable shifts at the Winston Campus. The role supports pharmaceutical operations, assists pharmacists, and ensures safe medication handling and labeling.

High school diploma or GED and NC Board of Pharmacy registration are required, with professional certification (CPhT) preferred. Responsibilities include medication preparation, inventory control, and potential immunization duties under supervision.

Formación

• 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 goals.
• Strong organizational skills with guidance/direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making.
• Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Responsabilidades

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Select, prepare, and label medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen calls and route them using proper etiquette.
• Participate in procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Document medication admission histories and data entry into the pharmacy system.
• Perform nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture where applicable.
• Maintain compliance with storage policies and PPE guidelines.
• Support immunization certification and potential immunizations under supervision.
• Operate organization vehicles to deliver medications as required.
• May train technicians and extenders on policies and workflows.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
• Support area leaders with goals and workload assignments.

Conocimientos

Verbal & written communication

Interdepartmental collaboration

Leadership

Organization

Critical thinking

Revenue cycle metrics

Team leadership

Educación

High school diploma or GED

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration

PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT)

Descripción del empleo

How You’ll Impact Patient Care

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• 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.


• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.


• Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.


• Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.


• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.


• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.


• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned.


• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.


• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level.


• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and comply with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.


• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments


• Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering.


• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.


• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.


• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.


• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department.

Position Highlights

• PRN


• Schedule: Variable shifts/days


• Winston Campus

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technology course 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

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.


• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes.


• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.


• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills.


• Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.


• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders


• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material


• Must have functional vision, touch and hearing


• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively


• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure


• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes


• Take necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.


• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job


• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations


• 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 listing of physical requirements and working conditions.

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.