Pharmacy Technician III

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support pharmacists in inpatient services. Responsibilities include sterile compounding, medication history, bedside discharge, inventory control, and quality assurance initiatives.

The ideal candidate is licensed as a Registered Pharmacy Technician by the NC Board of Pharmacy, certified, and has around seven years of hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• 7 years hospital pharmacy experience (inpatient/outpatient) required or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in sterile compounding and handling controlled substances.
• Support medication history, bedside discharge, inventory control, and med station maintenance.
• Lead or participate in at least one pharmacy-related project and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Courses Pharmacy

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Overview

The Pharmacy Technician III 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, 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 and mentors new employees and/or students in the theoretical and operational aspects of procedures and serves as a mentor for less experienced staff. Works with pharmacy leadership to develop & implement ? 1 staff competency for the technicians, pharmacists or other health care professionals. 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

7 Years Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Inpatient/Acute) Required - Or 7 Years Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Outpatient) Required - Or 7 Years Pharmacy - Specialty Area Required