Pharmacy Technician I PRN, Home Infusion

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 30,100 - 45,185; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is hiring a part-time Pharmacy Technician in Winston-Salem, NC. The role involves assisting pharmacists with preparation and distribution of medications, labeling, inventory control, and patient data entry. This position requires a high school diploma and communication skills. Flexible scheduling is available, and pay ranges from $21.85 to $32.80 per hour. Benefits include paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills necessary for patient interaction.
• Ability to take direction and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving skills for addressing patient needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to medication preparation.
• Ensure accurate selection and labeling of medications preparations.
• Complete documentation of medication admission histories.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Effective critical thinking and problem solving

Expert knowledge of metrics in revenue cycle quality

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Department

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center – Pharmacy: Home Infusion

Status

Part time

Hours Per Week

1

Schedule Details/Additional Information

6am-2:30pm Mon-Fri PRN with scheduling flexibility.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Position Highlights

• PRN
• 6am-2:30pm Mon-Fri PRN with scheduling flexibility
• Winston Campus

Major Responsibilities

• Assistslicensed 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
• Assistswith medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assistsin daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Complete documentationrequiredfor 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
• Seeksadditionalduties whenrequiredwork is done and accepts other duties as assigned
• Mayparticipatein quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
• Mayassistin 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 andcomplies withall legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Supports area leadersregardinggoals and work assignments
• Obtaining and recording initialpatientdemographic 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 todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
• Responsible foroperatingan Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification / Registration / License

• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (ExCPT)within18 monthsfrom start date, orsooner if inmore stringent in state.

Experience

Noworkexperiencerequired.

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 metricsutilizedto 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 ofapproximately50poundsand lifting 35 pounds of material
• Must have functional vision,touchand 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 diseasefor whichappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) isutilizedto minimize exposure
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer,andpreparation of medications, including use of syringes
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minorcutsor bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbingstairsand changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to travelbetween pharmacy locations

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, andShort- 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

Performs a variety of clerical, distributive, technical and data gathering duties in order to provide medications to patients and support the pharmacists.