Non-Oncology Ambulatory Infusion Pharmacy Technician

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

3d • $23 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

The Non-Oncology Ambulatory Infusion Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution. The role includes selecting, preparing, and labeling medications, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances; supporting pharmacy inventory and procurement; and performing nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture when applicable. The technician also supports patient intake and pharmacy-system data entry, insurance verification, label generation, cashiering, and third-party billing functions.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with an intended weekday schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is based in Winston-Salem and may require travel between pharmacy locations. The role requires compliance with organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, as well as the ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of employment.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) within 18 months of employment, or active enrollment in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school.
• Attention to detail.
• Good customer service, communication, organization, problem-resolution, and process-development skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above the shoulders.
• Ability to walk and stand considerably, push a mobile cart weighing up to 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
• Functional vision, touch, and hearing; ability to speak and be understood to communicate effectively.
• Frequent fine motor use of hands and wrists for writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation, including syringe use.
• Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment and take precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, and bruises.
• Ability to travel between pharmacy locations.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate or diploma in Pharmacy Technology.
• One year of previous pharmacy experience.
• PTCB technician certification (CPhT).
• Life support training courses may be required at the department's discretion.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
• Select, prepare, and label medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen phone calls and route them as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assist with pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete required documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding according to applicable USP standards.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
• Inspect assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Complete and document medication admission histories, where applicable.
• Seek additional duties when required work is complete and accept other duties as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, as needed.
• Assist with training pharmacy technicians and extenders in pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows, as applicable.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures and comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Support area leaders with goals and work assignments.
• Obtain and record initial patient demographic and other required information; enter information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation; and perform cashiering.
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Obtain immunization certification and administer immunizations under a registered pharmacist's supervision, where applicable.

Benefits

• $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
• 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.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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