Pharmacy Technician II

Advocate Health; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician at the Lexington Medical Center Campus. This full-time day shift role involves four 10-hour shifts per week, with every 4th weekend and a $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

You will assist pharmacists, manage medication orders, and help keep supplies available for patient care areas. Requires a High School diploma or GED, CPhT certification, and NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and processing medication orders to ensure correct medications and proper charging.
• Organize daily tasks for maximum efficiency and coordinate with team members.
• Maintain stock levels and ensure drugs and supplies are readily available.
• Provide pharmacy services in patient care areas and support the Pharmacy Department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Math skills

Communication

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPhT certification

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Days
• Four 10 hour shifts per week, every 4th weekend, 0700-1700 only, holiday rotation
• Lexington Medical Center Campus
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligibleposition for qualified candidates! Click here for more information!

How You’ll Impact Patient Care:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Help pharmacists prepare and process medication orders to make sure patients and departments get the right medications on time and are charged correctly.
• Works well with others and organizes daily tasks for maximum efficiency.
• Helps keep medicine stock in good condition so that quality drugs and supplies are always available.
• Offers pharmacy services in patient care areas.
• Take part in team efforts to improve quality and support the Pharmacy Department's commitment to Total Quality principles.
• Keeps knowledge and skills up to date and helps educate others.
• Set personal goals to support quality improvement and departmental objectives.
• Follows hospital standards to create a positive work environment through good communication, relationships, and teamwork.
• Provides care tailored to different age groups as per Age Specific Care Guidelines.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

• Successful completion of a formal technician training program preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.

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.