Pharmacy Technician I, Central Distribution, Variable 1st/2nd shift, Winston Campus

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Wake Forest, NC

1d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances Assists with medication distribution tasks Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering Develop competence in third-party billing functions Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of employment.
Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy School.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
Assists with medication distribution tasks
Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable
Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable
Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable
Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned
May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level
Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering
Develop competence in third-party billing functions
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable
Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Benefits

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program