Pharmacy Technician Specialist I
About The Position
This is a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician Specialist I position at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Retail Pharmacy: Winston East. The role involves completing area-specific work according to standard processes and procedures, serving as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized areas, and problem-solving technical issues. The position requires ensuring accurate and timely documentation, supporting communication with patients and care teams, identifying quality improvement opportunities, and contributing to operational changes and standardization. The specialist will participate in specialized work teams, stay current with field changes, adopt best practices, and contribute to the education of others. This role demands attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to patient safety, as accurate medication lists are critical for preventing errors and ensuring optimal care.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.
- North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician required within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of a formal technician training program preferred.
- One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
- Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies.
- Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized areas.
- Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise.
- Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion.
- Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team.
- Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.
- Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization.
- Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
- Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices.
- Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others.
- Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives.
- Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
