Pharmacy Technician I Levine Cancer Institiute

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Monroe, NC

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About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I performs clerical, distributive, technical, and data-gathering duties to support pharmacists and provide medications to patients at the Levine Cancer Institute. The role supports medication preparation and distribution, pharmacy procurement and inventory control, documentation, patient information processing, and pharmacy operations. Duties involving nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixture, medication histories, immunizations, and other activities apply where applicable at the facility or entity level. The position may also involve delivering medications and essential medical supplies using an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle and traveling between pharmacy locations.

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 the state.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
• Critical-thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages of patients served.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including lifting up to 35 pounds and pushing a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel between pharmacy locations.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy technician certification before starting.
• Prior pharmacy technician experience.

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 and pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Screen phone calls and route them appropriately using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Complete required documentation for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Perform nonsterile compounding according to proper USP standards, where applicable.
• 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 duties as assigned.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist with training pharmacy technicians and extenders, as applicable.
• Follow organizational policies 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 records, 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.
• Where applicable, obtain immunization certification and administer immunizations under a registered pharmacist's supervision.
• 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

• 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, with premium pay for eligible shifts or on-call work, incentive pay for select positions, and potential annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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