Pharmacy Technician I 3rd shift

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I performs clerical, distributive, technical, and data-gathering duties to provide medications to patients and support pharmacists. The position is based in the Atrium Health Pineville Pharmacy and is a full-time, third-shift role scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation, including rotating weekend and holiday coverage. These hours begin after training; during training, shifts may include specified first- and second-shift schedules. The technician supports medication preparation and distribution, pharmacy procurement and inventory control, medication storage inspections, documentation, patient information entry, insurance verification, and cashiering. Depending on facility needs and qualifications, duties may also include nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixture, medication histories, immunizations under pharmacist supervision, and delivery of medications and medical supplies using an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle. The role may assist with quality improvement and training and requires compliance with organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy according to state requirements. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) certification must be obtained within 18 months of the start date, or sooner where state requirements are more stringent. No prior work experience is required; prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. The role involves physical activity, handling medication-related equipment, and possible exposure to hazardous materials and bodily fluids, with appropriate personal protective equipment used to minimize exposure. Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations 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 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) certification within 18 months of the start date, or sooner if required by state rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and in matrix organizational structures.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
Effective critical-thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to influence and develop others toward common goals and outcomes.
Knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue-cycle quality and processes.
Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.
Ability to meet the physical requirements, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, crawling, and reaching above the shoulders; pushing a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds; and lifting 35 pounds of material.
Functional vision, touch, and hearing; ability to speak and be understood to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform frequent fine motor tasks with the hands and wrists, including writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation.
Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
Select, prepare, and label medications accurately for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
Assist with medication distribution tasks.
Screen and route phone calls 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 applicable USP standards, where applicable.
Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique, as defined at the entity level, where applicable.
Inspect assigned medication storage areas for compliance with storage policies.
Complete and document medication admission histories, where applicable at the facility level.
Seek additional duties when required work is complete and accept other assigned duties.
May participate in quality improvement initiatives.
May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders on applicable pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows.
Abide by organizational 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 record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation; and perform cashiering.
Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care to patients served.
May 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 by the department.

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.
Competitive compensation and potential premium pay, including shift and on-call pay, based on position and eligibility.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career development programs.