PHARMACY TECH 1 / 2- Inpatient Pediatric - 32 hours per week

Duke University • Durham, NC

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech I position at Duke University Hospital involves performing a variety of technical duties related to the preparation and dispensing of medications in the Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy. This role is essential in ensuring that patients receive the correct medications in a timely manner, contributing to the overall quality of care provided by the hospital.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of a certified pharmacy technician training program, or acceptance into pharmacy school, or high school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
• Must be eligible for registry with the NC Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of drug names, basic math, medical terminology, basic computer skills.
• Ability to compound medications and admix intravenous products including antineoplastic drugs under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare intravenous admixtures or other sterile products.
• Fill physician orders/prescriptions, medication carts, or stock requisitions.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Answer telephones and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Enter charges and credits for patient medications.
• Enter medication orders/prescriptions into the pharmacy computer system.
• Provide technical support for automated equipment.
• Maintain logs, records and other required documentation.
• Complete and document all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
• Identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs.
• Monitor assigned quality improvement indicators of individual or departmental performance.
• Stock medications and supplies; package medications as required for dispensing.
• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.

What This Job Offers

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