Pharmacy Technician III

Wakemed; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to support pharmacists in sterile compounding, medication preparation, verification, and bedside discharge services in a hospital setting.

The role requires strong regulatory compliance, 7+ years of hospital pharmacy experience, and a commitment to training staff and improving workflows to ensure safe, efficient pharmacotherapy for patients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years pharmacy technician experience in hospital setting required.
• Registered/Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred where applicable.
• Experience with sterile compounding and regulatory compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control procedures and support pharmacotherapy services.
• Assist pharmacists in procurement, preparation, verification, and delivery of medications.
• Mentor and train new staff and students; contribute to staff development.
• Support leadership in workflow design, safety, and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Controlled substance oversight

Pediatrics

Medication history

Inventory control

Training & mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

College Courses Pharmacy

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.

EOE

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 .

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
• 7 Years Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Outpatient) Required
• 7 Years Pharmacy - Specialty Area Required