Pharmacy Technician I-Sterile Compounding

Advocate Health•Charlotte, NC

1d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I supports licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution. The role includes selecting, preparing, and labeling medications—including hazardous drugs and controlled substances—and assisting with medication distribution, inventory, procurement, documentation, and medication storage inspections. Depending on facility needs and applicable standards, the technician may perform nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture using proper technique, complete medication admission histories, and assist with quality improvement and training activities. Additional responsibilities include patient information entry, insurance verification, label generation, cashiering, and developing competence in third-party billing. The technician may obtain immunization certification and administer immunizations under pharmacist supervision where applicable, and may operate an organization-owned vehicle to deliver medications and essential medical supplies. This is a full-time position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with a 7-days-on, 7-days-off rotation from 0700 to 1900. The position is sign-on-bonus eligible, based on eligibility. Work may involve exposure to hazardous materials and bodily fluids with appropriate PPE, frequent movement and manual tasks, and travel between pharmacy locations. The employee must comply with organizational policies and applicable legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

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.
No work experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and within matrix organizational structures.
Strong ability to influence and develop others toward common goals and outcomes.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction.
Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above the shoulders.
Ability to walk and stand considerably, push a mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds, and lift 35 pounds of material.
Functional vision, touch, and hearing; ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform frequent fine motor tasks with hands and wrists, including writing, typing, computer data entry, and medication preparation using syringes.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist licensed pharmacists with technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution.
Select, prepare, and label medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
Assist with medication distribution tasks.
Screen telephone calls and route them as needed using appropriate telephone and voicemail etiquette.
Assist with daily 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, 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.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives as needed.
Assist with training pharmacy technicians and extenders on pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows, where applicable.
Follow organizational policies and procedures 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 data 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.
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 essential medical supplies as required by the department.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus eligibility, based on eligibility.
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.
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's position.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.