Pharmacy Technician I, Retail Pharmacy, 3rd shift, 7 on/7 off

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Wake Forest, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Works as a member of the Pharmacy Team under the direction of a pharmacist and in coordination with the other technicians. Activities include Intravenous admixture preparation, both small and large volume parenteral admixtures, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions using proper aseptic technique and Inventory. Deliver medications as needed. Attends periodic area meetings. This is a Full-Time position with 35 hours/week, working a 7 on/7 off schedule from 9pm to 7:30am. Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: helping pharmacists prepare and process medication orders to ensure patients and departments receive the correct medications on time and are charged correctly. Working well with others and organizing daily tasks for maximum efficiency. Helping keep medicine stock in good condition so that quality drugs and supplies are always available. Offering pharmacy services in patient care areas. Taking part in team efforts to improve quality and support the Pharmacy Department's commitment to Total Quality principles. Keeping knowledge and skills up to date and helping educate others. Setting personal goals to support quality improvement and departmental objectives. Following hospital standards to create a positive work environment through good communication, relationships, and teamwork. Providing care tailored to different age groups as per Age Specific Care Guidelines.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Diploma or associate's degree in pharmacy technology preferred.
• Sterile compounding experience is strongly 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 support the Pharmacy Department's commitment to Total Quality principles.
• Keeps knowledge and skills up to date and helps educate others.
• Set 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.
• Intravenous admixture preparation, both small and large volume parenteral admixtures, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions using proper aseptic technique and Inventory.
• Deliver medications as needed.
• Attends periodic area meetings.

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