Pharmacy Technician I 3rd shift

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

6d•$22 - $33

About The Position

Performs clerical, distributive, technical, and data-gathering duties to provide medications to patients and support pharmacists. This is a full-time third-shift position scheduled from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a seven-days-on, seven-days-off rotation, with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. These hours begin after training; during training, the employee may be scheduled for first- or second-shift hours. The position may involve travel between pharmacy locations and operating an organization-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and essential medical supplies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Registration or licensure with the state board of pharmacy, as required in 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.
Ability to influence and develop others toward common goals and outcomes.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
Critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above the shoulders.
Ability to walk and stand frequently, push a mobile cart weighing approximately 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
Functional vision, touch, and hearing.
Ability to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively.
Frequent fine motor movement of hands and wrists for writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation, including syringe use.
Ability to take precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job.
Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

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.
Screen and route telephone calls, 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, as defined at the entity level and where applicable.
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 duties as assigned.
May participate in quality improvement initiatives to support departmental service excellence.
May 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 required 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 necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of 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.
Shift and on-call premium pay, where applicable.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs and well-being programs.