PT Pharmacy Technician (Thurs. only 9:30 - 3:30)

Carolina-Dunes-Behavioral-Health; Leland (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health in Leland, North Carolina, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a Thursdays-only role from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. The technician will support pharmaceutical care, handle medication orders, billing, stock replacement, and preparation of medications for pharmacist review, while also managing inventory and controlled substances within an onsite facility.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and pharmacy tech certification, with likely CPR/First Aid as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One or more years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Active Pharmacy Technician license or certification as required by state.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification may be required based on state requirements or facility policy.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Fill physician medication orders under the direction of the Pharmacist.
• Deliver medications to units as required.
• Order and receive medications from vendors; place ID stickers on medications and shelve them.
• Prepare unit dose tablets, capsules, and liquids; manage specialty drug trays.
• Assist with dispensing controlled substances and maintain records.
• Maintain formulary and control non-formulary procurements and use courier services when needed.
• Assist with report generation and information retrieval.
• Maintain stock in automated dispensing units and perform inventory and ordering.
• Report suspected adverse drug reactions and medication occurrences.
• Inspect nursing unit floor stock and pharmacy stock for security and labeling; discard expired meds.
• Suggest process improvements to reduce adverse outcomes.
• Perform daily billing and charge functions; detect errors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Pharmacy terminology

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license or certification

Job description

PT Pharmacy Technician (Thurs. only 9:30 - 3:30) | Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health | Leland, North CarolinaAbout the Job:This position is needed only Thursdays from 9:30am - 3:30pm. Additional days may be available as needed by the facility.PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Pharmacy Technician provides support in carrying out the provision of pharmaceutical care including medication orders, billing, stock replacement and preparation of controlled drugs for pharmacist checking, filling patient medication bags or carts and delivering medication to units. Also includes purchasing, prepackaging medications, inventory control of all drug classes and automated dispensing cabinets equipment and inventory maintenance and discarding patient own medications. This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.Roles and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Fills Physician medication orders under the direction of the Pharmacist.Picks up medications orders and delivers medications to units as required.Orders and receives medications from vendors; places ID stickers on medications and puts medications on shelves.Interprets medication labels to prepare and maintains records of transactions.Prepares unit dose tablets, capsules, and liquids, and other specialty drug trays.Assists the pharmacist with the dispensing of controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records.Maintains formulary and cost savings by minimizing non-formulary procurements and utilizing courier services unless indicated for immediate patient care.Assists with report generation and information retrieval.Maintains stock in automated dispensing units at adequate levels and performs inventory and ordering functions.Reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication occurrences.Performs inspections of nursing unit floor stock and pharmacy stock to ensure security, potency of medications and removes expired and/or improperly labeled medications from stock.Recommends improvement in pharmacy or facility processes that will decrease the potential for adverse outcomes.Performs daily billing and charge functions as required, recognizing errors when they arise.Discards patient’s own medications as needed.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GED required.One or more years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician, in a hospital setting preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:Active and in good-standing Pharmacy Technician license or certification as required by State.CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification may be required based on state requirements or facility policy.First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.WORK LOCATION:This position is onsite and is not a remote position.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health?Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.