Pharmacy Technician I Levine Cancer Institute Cleveland

Advocate Health•Shelby, NC

1d•$22 - $33

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I assists 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 supporting pharmacy operations such as inventory control, documentation, medication storage inspections, and patient information processing. Depending on facility requirements, the technician may perform nonsterile compounding, sterile IV admixture, medication history documentation, immunizations under pharmacist supervision, and medication deliveries using an organization-owned vehicle. The technician follows applicable organizational policies and legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards; supports area leaders with goals and work assignments; and may participate in quality improvement initiatives or assist with training other pharmacy technicians. The position requires the ability to provide appropriate care to patients across age groups and flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday first-shift schedule.

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 when required by state rules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and 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.
Knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing, twisting, crawling, and reaching 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.
Frequent fine motor use of hands and wrists for writing, typing, data entry, and medication preparation, including syringe use.
Ability to take precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
Ability to use personal protective equipment when exposed to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, or communicable disease.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospital pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

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 tasks.
Screen phone calls and route them appropriately using proper 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 proper USP standards, where applicable.
Perform sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
Inspect assigned medication storage areas for adherence to 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, as applicable.
Assist with training pharmacy technicians and extenders on pharmacy policies, procedures, and workflows, as 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 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 care appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Obtain immunization certification and administer immunizations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.
Operate an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the department.
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.
Premium pay, such as shift and on-call pay, based on role.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.
Career development programs.