Pharmacy Technician Specialist I

Atrium Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Atrium Health Winston Campus is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmacy operations, maintain accurate medication lists, and collaborate with the care team to ensure patient safety.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, CPhT certification, and NC Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of hire. Mon–Fri schedules with a $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PTCB/NHA CPhT certification required.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Completes area-specific work per standard processes and policies.
• Acts as expert with equipment and technology in the area.
• Solves technical issues in the area as they arise.
• Ensures documents and records are accurate and timely.
• Supports communication with patients and care team.
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities to enhance patient care.
• Contributes to operational changes and standardization.
• Participates in site or system teams or councils as applicable.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Keeps current with changes and shares best practices.
• Maintains knowledge and trains others.
• Supports pharmacy department initiatives.
• Accepts tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Patient safety

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPhT certification (PTCB/NHA)

NC Pharmacy Board registration within 30 days

Job description

Position Highlights

• Mon-Fri 8 AM to 4:30 PM or Mon-Fri 8:30 AM to 5 PM.
• Winston Campus
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligibleposition for qualified candidates!

Major Responsibilities

• Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies.
• Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized areas.
• Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise.
• Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion.
• Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team.
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.
• Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization.
• Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices.
• Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others.
• Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives.
• Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.

This role requires attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety, as accurate medication lists are critical for preventing errors and ensuring optimal care.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

• Successful completion of a formal technician training program preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.