Pharmacy Technician - PRN, Compounding & IV Admixture

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team with preparing and distributing medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

You will handle labeling, verification, and inventory tasks, and may assist with sterile/nonsterile compounding and third-party billing. The role requires strong communication and adherence to policies, with PRN scheduling flexibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or NHA (ExCPT) certification within 18 months from start date.
• No work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following USP standards where applicable.
• Performs sterile IV admixture per facility standards where applicable.
• Inspects storage areas for adherence to policies.
• Documents medication admission histories and data entry for record keeping.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives when required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Influence others

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Revenue cycle metrics

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Advocate Health in Winston-Salem is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team with preparing and distributing medications under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

You will handle labeling, verification, and inventory tasks, and may assist with sterile/nonsterile compounding and third-party billing. The role requires strong communication and adherence to policies, with PRN scheduling flexibility.