Pharmacy Technician II

RXinsider LTD.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to support pharmacists in delivering safe, cost-effective pharmacotherapy services. The role covers sterile compounding, pediatric assistance, medication history, inventory control, and bedside discharge tasks.

Qualified candidates must be registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy and hold a Certified Pharmacy Technician credential, with 3 years of hospital experience or relevant specialty area.

Qualifications

• Registered with NC Board of Pharmacy is required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician certification is required.
• 3 years hospital pharmacy technician experience required (inpatient or outpatient) or in a hospital specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with specialized functions to support safe, efficient pharmacotherapy services.
• Perform sterile compounding, medication history collection, and bedside discharge tasks as assigned.
• Contribute to quality control, inventory management, and pharmacy workflow improvements.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Controlled substances oversight

Pediatrics

Medication history

Inventory control

Bedside discharge assistance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Pharmacy coursework preferred

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Technician II performs specialized functions necessary to assist pharmacists in providing safe, efficient, friendly and cost-effective pharmacotherapy services. Specialized functions/areas include, but are not limited to the following: sterile compounding, controlled substance oversight, pediatrics, medication history, patient assistance, inventory control, medstation maintenance, unit inspection, packaging and bedside discharge service. Utilizes requisite equipment, non-sterile and/or compounding supplies and computer systems as appropriate for the procurement, preparation for verification and/or delivery of medication. Performs quality control procedures and contributes to the maintenance of the pharmacy, equipment and supplies. Assumes responsibility for at least one pharmacy related project outside of normal job duties determined by supervisor/manager including workflow redesign, performance improvement, safety, quality control, regulatory, administrative, staff development and technology. Trains new employees and/or students in the theoretical and operational aspects of procedures and serves as a resource for less experienced staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org .

EOE

Licensure

Registered with NC Board of Pharmacy Required Certified Pharmacy Technician Required

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required College Courses Pharmacy Preferred

Experience

3 Years Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Inpatient/Acute) Required - Or 3 Years Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Outpatient) Required - Or 3 Years Pharmacy - Specialty Area Required