Medication History Pharmacy Technician Specialist 1 - Atrium Health

Advocate Health • Lexington, NC

5d • $24 - $36

About The Position

The Medication History Pharmacy Technician Specialist 1 works in Enterprise Pharmacy’s Transitions of Care Services Acute Care department. The role performs specialized pharmacy work according to established processes, procedures, and policies, and serves as an expert in the equipment and technology used in the specialized area. The technician supports communication and coordination with patients and the care team, maintains accurate and timely documentation, and contributes to safe, effective, and efficient pharmacy services and patient care.

The position supports operational changes and system standardization, participates in relevant work teams and committees, complies with legal and accreditation requirements, and keeps current with changes and best practices in the field. It also contributes to education, department initiatives, and pharmacy team workload as needed. The schedule is first shift, four 10-hour days, with every fourth weekend. The role requires flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations and may involve exposure to chemical hazards, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases.

Requirements

• State board of pharmacy registration or licensure as required in the state of employment.
• Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• For technicians in North Carolina with validating technician responsibilities, an Associate’s Degree in Pharmacy Technology is required.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, the insurance industry, pharmacy, or a medical background.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Ability to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Organizational skills and analytical ability to prepare and reconcile reports correctly.
• Ability to evaluate and measure customer needs and set clear standards to ensure those needs are met.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Self-discipline and attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of PCs, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook), the internet, and general call center systems.
• Ability to perform required physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, crawling, and reaching above the shoulders; extended sitting may be required.
• Ability to walk and stand considerably, push a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
• Functional vision, touch, and hearing.
• Frequent fine motor movement of the hands and wrists for writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation, including syringe use.
• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Strong background in medical terminology.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Complete area-specific work according to standard processes, procedures, and policies.
• Serve as an expert in equipment and technology used in the specialized area and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Ensure documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Support communication and coordination with patients and the care team.
• Identify quality improvement opportunities to support safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.
• Provide input to and support implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization.
• Participate in applicable site or system work teams, committees, and councils.
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Keep current with changes in the specialized field and collaborate with department leadership to adopt best practices.
• Maintain updated knowledge and skills and contribute to educating others.
• Contribute to pharmacy department initiatives.
• Accept tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload requires.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and take necessary precautions to minimize exposure to hazards and avoid inadvertent needle sticks, cuts, or bruises.
• Travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Premium pay may be available for shifts, on-call work, and other qualifying circumstances.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED