Pharmacy Technician II, Central Distribution, Winston Campus, Variable 1st and 2nd shifts

American Addiction Centers•Winston-Salem, NC

3d•$23 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, 40 hours/week position for a Pharmacy Technician II in Central Distribution at the Winston Campus. The schedule involves variable 1st and 2nd shifts, Monday through Friday, with rotation for every other weekend and every other holiday. The role assists licensed pharmacists in technical duties related to medication preparation and distribution, including handling hazardous drugs and controlled substances. Responsibilities also include medication distribution tasks, screening phone calls, assisting with pharmacy procurement and inventory control, performing nonsterile compounding and sterile IV admixture (where applicable), inspecting medication storage areas, documenting medication admission histories, and supporting area leaders. The position may also involve quality improvement initiatives, training other technicians, and potentially obtaining immunization certification to perform immunizations under supervision.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT).
Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
Typically, 1 year of work experience in applicable work setting.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders.
Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material.
Must have functional vision, touch and hearing.
Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively.
Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to perform job duties and minimize exposure to hazardous agents, body fluids, and communicable diseases.
Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes.
Take necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.

Nice To Haves

May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.
May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level.
May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.

Responsibilities

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
Assists with medication distribution tasks.
Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
Complete documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
Perform nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
Perform sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.
Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned.
May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.
May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to the policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations as applicable at entity level.
Abides by all organization policies and procedures and comply with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering.
Develop competence in third-party billing functions.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
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