PRN Pharmacy Technician: Patient Care & Tech Growth

Novant Health; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Hands-on with pharmacy technology

Career advancement

Impact on patient health

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy team at Kernersville Medical Center. This PRN, primarily 1st shift role involves preparing and dispensing medications, assisting pharmacists, and maintaining inventory while delivering patient-centered service.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant pharmacy experience or certification, and a commitment to patient safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an associate degree is preferred.
• Two pharmacy skills or equivalent experience required (e.g., medication distribution, sterile compounding, or medication listing) or hired as a Tech 1 and performing a second skill.
• Outpatient Oncology: two years in any setting with one year in sterile compounding (IV/chemo admixture) required.
• Specialty Pharmacy: two years in any setting with one year in a specialty setting required.
• Current registry with State Boards of Pharmacy; PTCB or NHA certification within 60 days or enrollment in pharmacy school/FPGEE/FPGEC.
• Within 12 months of hire, obtain a relevant specialized certificate (e.g., PTCB, BPTS, NPTA) and maintain.
• State registration renewal required for pharmacists and technicians; technicians must be certified through PTCB or NHA or be enrolled in school or FPGEE/FPGEC.
• Ability to drive to multiple facilities; strong math, verbal and written communication skills; follow instructions; work in a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare and dispense medications.
• Assist pharmacists with daily operations.
• Maintain medication inventory and records.
• Provide friendly, knowledgeable support to patients and staff.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Patient safety

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Novant Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy team at Kernersville Medical Center. This PRN, primarily 1st shift role involves preparing and dispensing medications, assisting pharmacists, and maintaining inventory while delivering patient-centered service.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, relevant pharmacy experience or certification, and a commitment to patient safety.