Pharmacy Technician I PRN

Advocate Health • Winston-Salem, NC

4d • $22 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I supports pharmacists in preparing and processing medication orders, ensuring patients and departments receive the correct medications on time and are charged accurately. The role helps maintain medication and supply stock, provides pharmacy services in patient care areas, and contributes to quality improvement and departmental objectives. The technician works collaboratively, keeps skills current, supports the education of others, and provides care appropriate to different age groups in accordance with Age Specific Care Guidelines.

This is a PRN position in Pediatric Pharmacy at the Winston Campus in North Carolina. Work is scheduled on variable shifts, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, with first- and second-shift coverage across seven days a week. The position requires flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration within 30 days of employment.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) within 180 days of employment, or active enrollment in an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school.
• 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 sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above 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, and ability to speak and be understood by others.
• 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 needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
• Ability to operate equipment necessary to perform the job and travel between pharmacy locations.

Nice To Haves

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technology course.
• One year of previous pharmacy experience.
• Previous IV experience.
• Previous experience servicing a pediatric patient population.
• PTCB technician certification (CPhT).

Responsibilities

• Help pharmacists prepare and process medication orders so patients and departments receive the correct medications on time and are charged accurately.
• Organize daily tasks and work collaboratively to maximize efficiency.
• Help maintain medication stock and supplies in good condition and ensure quality products are available.
• Provide pharmacy services in patient care areas.
• Participate in quality-improvement efforts and support the Pharmacy Department's Total Quality principles.
• Keep knowledge and skills current and help educate others.
• Set personal goals that support quality improvement and departmental objectives.
• Follow hospital standards and promote a positive work environment through communication, relationships, and teamwork.
• Provide care tailored to different age groups in accordance with Age Specific Care Guidelines.

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 teammate eligibility.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

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