Pharmacy Technician III

Wakemed; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support pharmacists in pharmacotherapy services, including sterile compounding, pediatrics, medication history, and inventory control. The role includes project work outside normal duties, staff training, and collaboration with leadership to implement technician competency.

Qualified candidates will have NC Pharmacy Board registration, and be a Certified Pharmacy Technician with 7+ years of hospital pharmacy experience.

Qualifications

• Registration with NC Board of Pharmacy required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• College courses in Pharmacy preferred.
• 7 years pharmacy tech hospital experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs specialized functions to assist pharmacists in pharmacotherapy services, including sterile compounding, controlled substance oversight, pediatrics, medication history, patient assistance, inventory control, medstation maintenance, unit inspection, packaging, bedside discharge service.
• Assumes responsibility for at least one pharmacy-related project outside normal 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 procedures and serves as a mentor for less experienced staff.
• Works with pharmacy leadership to develop & implement staff competency for technicians, pharmacists or other health care professionals.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience 7+ yrs

Hospital inpatient/outpatient exposure

Sterile compounding knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College courses Pharmacy Preferred

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