Pharmacy Technician I

Advocate Health • Charlotte, NC

1d • $22 - $33

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I assists licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution. The role includes selecting, preparing, and labeling medications; supporting medication distribution, procurement, and inventory control; completing required documentation; and performing nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture when applicable. The technician also supports pharmacy operations through phone screening, patient information and insurance entry, medication storage inspections, admission histories, and third-party billing functions. Additional duties may include quality improvement, training, immunizations under pharmacist supervision, and delivery of medications and essential medical supplies using an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle.

The position is full time, 40 hours per week, with a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule from 1900 to 0700. It is sign-on-bonus eligible based on eligibility. The listed pay range is $21.85–$32.80. The role requires a high school diploma or GED, state pharmacy-board registration or licensure as required, and pharmacy technician certification within 18 months of the start date (or sooner where state requirements are more stringent). No prior work experience is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy according to the requirements of the state of employment.
• Obtain certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months of the start date, or sooner if required by state law.
• No work experience required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Ability to influence and develop others toward common 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 perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, crawling, and reaching 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.
• Ability to perform frequent fine motor movements of the 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 and to use appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to potential hazards.

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
• Accurately 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 appropriate telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assist with pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Complete 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 at the entity level.
• Inspect assigned medication storage areas for compliance with 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.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives as needed.
• Assist with training pharmacy technicians and extenders in relevant policies, procedures, and workflows, where 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 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 the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.
• Operate an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required.
• Operate equipment necessary to perform the job and travel between pharmacy locations as needed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus eligibility, based on eligibility.
• 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, based on the teammate's role.
• 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