Pharmacy Technician I PRN

Advocate Health • Lexington, NC

4d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I assists licensed pharmacists with the technical duties involved in preparing and distributing medications. The role includes selecting, preparing, and labeling medications—including hazardous drugs and controlled substances—and supporting medication distribution, pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and medication storage inspections. Depending on facility needs, the technician may perform nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixture, medication admission histories, immunizations under pharmacist supervision, and medication deliveries using an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle.

The technician also supports pharmacy operations through phone screening, documentation and controlled-substance records, patient information entry, insurance verification, label generation, cashiering, and third-party billing. The position may involve quality improvement, training other technicians and extenders, and supporting area leaders with goals and assignments. The technician must follow organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, and provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served.

This is a PRN, part-time position with no benefits eligibility indicated. Pharmacy operating hours are Sunday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., with holiday and weekend rotation. At least one shift per pay period is required. The role requires travel between pharmacy locations and involves substantial standing and walking, fine-motor medication preparation and data-entry tasks, and possible exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease. Appropriate personal protective equipment is used to minimize exposure.

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and within matrix organizational structures.
• Ability to influence and develop others toward shared goals and outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.
• 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 of approximately 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
• Functional vision, touch, and hearing; ability to speak and be understood by others.
• Frequent fine motor use of hands and wrists for writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation, including use of syringes.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technology course.
• One year of previous pharmacy experience.
• PTCB technician certification (CPhT).

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
• Select, prepare, and label medications accurately, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assist with medication distribution tasks.
• Screen phone calls and route them as needed using appropriate 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 proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique, as defined at the entity level and 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 perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, as applicable.
• Assist with training pharmacy technicians and extenders on pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows, as applicable.
• Follow organization 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 recordkeeping, 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.
• Operate an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required.
• 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, such as shift and on-call pay, for eligible positions.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

What This Job Offers

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