Pharmacy Technician II / Pharmacy / Full-Time / Night / 7on-7off

Catawba Valley Health System; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Medical Center in North Carolina seeks a qualified Pharmacy Technician I to support preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical products. The role requires current NC BOP registration and CPhT certification with continuing education, plus completion of a 90‑day orientation focusing on EHR, IV compounding, and automated dispensing systems.

Experience is required: at least one year as Pharmacy Technician I, with a preference for three years in a hospital or health system.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; NC BOP registration; CPhT certification with CE every two years.
• 90 day orientation covering EHR, IV compounding and related equipment, automated dispensing systems, RFID kit, packaging systems.
• Preferred: additional CPhT certification or formal technical/vocational training.
• One year experience as Pharmacy Technician I is required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Preferred: 3 years hospital/health-system pharmacy tech experience.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

NC BOP registration

CPhT certification

CE requirements every 2 years

Orientation competency training

Technical or vocational training

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary of Performance Expectations. Performs a variety of administrative and support functions relating to the control, preparation and delivery of pharmaceutical products

Education And Credentials

Required: High School diploma; registered with NC BOP; Certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) and maintains 20 hours of Continuing Education in pharmacy field every two years; satisfactorily demonstrated competency in the following areas upon completion of 90 day orientation: Electronic health record, IV solution compounding and related equipment, automated dispensing medication system and associated applications, Controlled-Substance safe, RFID kit tracking system, packaging systems and materials.

Preferred: Certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT); Formal technical or vocational training leading.

Work Experience

Required: One year experience as a Pharmacy Technician I. Given training and on-the-job experience incumbent should be proficient in the basic aspects of the job within three months of employment date.

Preferred: Three years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or health system setting.

ABOUT US

About Catawba Valley Medical Center. COMPREHENSIVE, ACCESSIBLE HEALTHCARE SERVICES IN THE CATAWBA VALLEY. As the region’s largest not-for-profit community hospital, we exist to heal and comfort patients, to promote and foster a healthier community, and to ensure access to healthcare to all who need it - regardless of ability to pay. With a wide array of medical specialties, our skilled nurses and providers are trained to treat virtually any type of injury or illness, providing high-quality, easily accessible healthcare close to home.

Our mission: Exceptional Healthcare. Every Person. Every Time.

At A Glance

• Region’s only level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Women’s Choice Award winner for America’s Best 100 Hospitals for Patient Experience for six consecutive years
• American College of Surgeons Accredited Comprehensive Community Cancer Center

HIGH LEVEL OF TECHNICAL CARE FROM MEDICAL EXPERTS. Catawba Valley Medical Center offers a wide range of services from experienced medical specialists capable of addressing virtually any healthcare concern. Our current hospital holds 258 beds and serves the five-county Hickory area. Through our skilled medical practitioners and our highly trained staff, we strive to provide the highest level of medical expertise using the latest, state-of-the-art technology available.

One of our goals at Catawba Valley Medical Center is to provide seamless care between your primary care provider and our hospital. Being a part of a vast healthcare network allows for easier and more efficient communication between local physicians, medical specialists and our hospital. No one should have to travel far for the expert level medical treatment they need. We work with a plethora of medical specialists capable of diagnosing, treating and operating on a wide variety of conditions.