Pharmacy Technician II Duke Specialty Pharmacy

Duke Health; Durham (NC); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation Assistance

Commitment Bonus

Zusammenfassung

Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support the pharmacy team in processing and dispensing medications, assisting clinical pharmacists, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requires NC Board of Pharmacy registration and certification (PTCB or ExCPT). 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, with possible weekend coverage and shift lengths up to 8.5 hours.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent with completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
• Acceptance into pharmacy school.
• High school diploma or equivalent with one year of pharmacy or health care experience.

Aufgaben

• Assist with prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.
• Restock dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
• Answer and screen telephone calls and direct to the appropriate personnel.

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent + accredited pharmacy technician-training program

Acceptance into pharmacy school

High school diploma or equivalent + 1 year pharmacy/health care experience

Jobbeschreibung

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.

About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

$2,500 Commitment Bonus for Eligible Newly Hired Team Members

Relocation Assistance Available for Eligible Candidates

Work Location

Duke Specialty Pharmacy - Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC

Working Hours

• 40 hours/week
• Monday-Friday
• 8.5 hours/shift (operating hours between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm)
• Opportunity for weekend coverage

General Description Of The Job Class

• This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.
• Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent in all tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achieved the area specific advanced competency requirements. Pharmacy technician level II staff must achieve and maintain certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Duties And Responsibilities Of This Level

• To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.
• Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed
• Answer and screen telephone calls and direct calls to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
• Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.
• Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).
• Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
• Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
• Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
• Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls, collection of clinical data for the pharmacist).
• Efficient operation and ability to troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software as necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
• Manage individual responsibilities while being able to shift to help team members and contribute to broader team goals with minimum supervision.
• Assist with training of new employees and students, educating them in job-specific functions.
• Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.

or

• Acceptance into pharmacy school.

or

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.

Experience

• Minimum of one year related experience.
• 2+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

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Essential Physical Job Functions

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