Pharmacy Technician III, Certified - Sterile Compounding

Novant Health • Wilmington, NC

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About The Position

Join our fast-paced inpatient pharmacy team and contribute to a crucial healthcare environment. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, helping to support the entire hospital. Opportunities for career advancement and growth are available in this dynamic work environment that requires strong time management and organizational skills. If you thrive in a busy setting and are eager to contribute to patient care, apply today!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred (required for validating duties).
• Prior experience in a minimum of three pharmacy skills in Acute Care, required.
• Hired as a Pharmacy Tech II Certified with 2 years experience in acute care and competently performing a third pharmacy skill, required.
• Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting with two years in sterile compounding for Outpatient Oncology, required.
• Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting with two years in specialty setting for Specialty Pharmacy, required.
• Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of pharmacy, required.
• PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire, required.
• A minimum of two relevant specialized certificates/certifications from approved vendors, required.

Nice To Haves

• Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects.
• The ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals.
• Experience with inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple positions on central shifts, including Triage, Carousel, and Pyxis.
• Answer nurse inquiries and provide medication-related information in Triage.
• Deliver high-alert medications to ICU, NICU, and other critical care units in Triage.
• Perform additional pharmacy duties as needed in Triage.
• Scan and track medications for patients in Carousel.
• Repackage medications when necessary in Carousel.
• Assist with answering nurse questions and troubleshoot technical issues in Carousel.
• Ensure medication availability in Pyxis machines throughout the hospital.
• Check medication expiration dates and perform necessary updates in Pyxis.
• Address nurse questions on the floor related to medication dispensing in Pyxis.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees