Non-Oncology Ambulatory Infusion Pharmacy Technician

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Winston Salem, NC

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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, and supporting medication distribution, procurement, inventory control, and storage compliance. Depending on facility needs, duties may include nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixture, medication-history documentation, controlled-substance documentation, and immunizations under a registered pharmacist’s supervision.

The technician also obtains and records patient demographic and other required information, enters data into the pharmacy system, verifies insurance, generates labels, handles cashiering, and develops competence in third-party billing. The role may involve supporting quality improvement, training technicians and extenders, and carrying out other assigned duties while following organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

This is a full-time, first-shift position in Winston-Salem, with an intended weekday schedule of 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. The position is benefits eligible and may qualify for a $6,000 sign-on bonus. The technician must be able to perform the physical duties described, use appropriate personal protective equipment, and travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of employment.
• PTCB or 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 perform the physical requirements of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, crawling, and reaching above the shoulders.
• Ability to push a mobile cart weighing up to 50 pounds and lift 35 pounds of material.
• Functional vision, touch, and hearing, and ability to speak and be understood by others.
• Ability to perform frequent fine motor tasks with hands and wrists, including writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation using syringes.
• Ability to take precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary for the job.
• Flexibility 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.
• Immunization certification, where applicable.

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 appropriately 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, where applicable.
• 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, as applicable at the facility level.
• Seek additional duties when required work is complete and accept other assigned duties.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist with training pharmacy technicians and extenders on pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures and comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Support area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• Obtain and record initial patient demographic and other required information.
• Enter required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation.
• Perform cashiering and develop competence in third-party billing functions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and administer immunizations under a registered pharmacist’s supervision, where applicable.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment and precautions when performing job duties.
• Travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

Benefits

• Eligible for a $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, and incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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