Pharmacy Technician I — Sign-On Bonus & Impactful Care

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $6,000

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, labeling, and distribution. The role includes inventory control, documentation, and compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This position offers four 8-hour shifts (32 hours/week) at the Winston Campus, with eligibility for a $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technology course preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• PTCB certification (CPhT) preferred.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of employment.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) within 18 months or enrollment in ACPE-accredited program.

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.
• Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances.
• Perform nonsterile compounding following USP standards where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture per entity standards where applicable.
• Inspect storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Document medication admission histories and assist with data entry for record keeping and insurance verification.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives and training of pharmacy technicians.
• Abide by organizational policies and comply with legal and accreditation standards.
• Support area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• Take precautions to avoid needle sticks and exposure to hazards; wear PPE as needed.
• Travel between pharmacy locations may be required.

Skills

Communication

Cross-dept Collaboration

Leadership

Organization

Critical Thinking

Revenue Cycle Knowledge

Team Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem, NC seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, labeling, and distribution. The role includes inventory control, documentation, and compliance with safety standards in a fast-paced hospital setting.

This position offers four 8-hour shifts (32 hours/week) at the Winston Campus, with eligibility for a $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.