Duke University-posted 3 months ago
Durham, NC
Educational Services

At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together. The Continuity of Care pharmacy technician is a self-motivated, independent pharmacy technician responsible for working collaboratively with the Transitions of Care Manager within the Clinical and Patient Care Services division to perform medication history interviews for patients at Duke University Hospital. This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.

  • Accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.
  • Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
  • Answer and screen telephone calls and direct calls to appropriate personnel when needed.
  • Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements.
  • Collaborate with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers to resolve issues.
  • Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist.
  • Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions.
  • Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
  • Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
  • Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
  • Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
  • Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist.
  • Assist with training of new employees and students, educating them in job-specific functions.
  • Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.
  • High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program.
  • Acceptance into pharmacy school.
  • High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
  • Minimum of one year of related experience.
  • North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
  • Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
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