Pharmacy Technician I: Sterile Compounding & IV Admixtures

Hugh Chatham Health; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Concord, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with medication preparation, labeling, and distribution within the Pharmacy Infusion department. The role includes inventory control, data entry, insurance verification, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include nonsterile compounding, IV admixture where applicable, interaction with multiple departments, and potential training of technicians.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy.
• PTCB or ExCPT certification within 18 months from start date, or sooner if required by state.

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 and inventory control.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone etiquette.
• Completes documentation for removal, stocking, and wasting of controlled substances as applicable.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following USP standards; performs sterile IV admixture where applicable.
• Inspects medication storage areas for policy adherence.
• Records patient demographics and data entry into the pharmacy system for record keeping and insurance verification.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist in training pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy system

Job description

Advocate Health in Concord, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists with medication preparation, labeling, and distribution within the Pharmacy Infusion department. The role includes inventory control, data entry, insurance verification, and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities include nonsterile compounding, IV admixture where applicable, interaction with multiple departments, and potential training of technicians.