Pharmacy Technician I

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Retail Pharmacy: Downtown. The role involves assisting pharmacists in preparing and processing medication orders, ensuring patients and departments receive the correct medications accurately and on time. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining medicine stock, offering pharmacy services in patient care areas, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills. The position requires adherence to hospital standards for a positive work environment and providing age-specific care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technology course preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• PTCB technician certification (CPhT) preferred.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) within 18 months of employment or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy School.

Responsibilities

• Helps pharmacists prepare and process medication orders to make sure patients and departments get the right medications on time and are charged correctly.
• Works well with others and organizes daily tasks for maximum efficiency.
• Helps keep medicine stock in good condition so that quality drugs and supplies are always available.
• Offers pharmacy services in patient care areas.
• Takes part in team efforts to improve quality and supports the Pharmacy Department's commitment to Total Quality principles.
• Keeps knowledge and skills up to date and helps educate others.
• Sets personal goals to support quality improvement and departmental objectives.
• Follows hospital standards to create a positive work environment through good communication, relationships, and teamwork.
• Provides care tailored to different age groups as per Age Specific Care Guidelines.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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