Certified Pharmacy Technician- Full Time Days

Summary

Aid in the pharmacy department's activities to ensure high-quality patient care.

Major Job Functions

• Support medication preparation by selecting, counting, compounding, reconstituting, packaging, and labeling according to departmental guidelines.
• Maintain and replenish inventory of medications and supplies across the health system.
• Refill and deliver unit dose cart fills, pyxis batches, parenteral TPNs, IV admixtures, and bulk stock items promptly to designated areas.
• Participate in nursing unit inspections and the department’s surveillance program to prevent expired medications from being used.
• Ensure patient and employee privacy by securing confidential records and releasing information only to authorized individuals.
• Assist in training new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy students.
• Develop competence in inventory management, controlled substances, compounding, medication history taking, and ADC operations within the first year of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• PTCB certification or ExCPhT completion required.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required, with initial registration within 30 days of hire.
• Completion of a pharmacy technician program preferred.
• One year experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficiency in English reading, writing, and communication.
• Critical thinking and ability to handle urgent situations promptly.
• Competence and proficiency in telephone triage for excellent customer service.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in departmental activities.
• Teamwork and ability to work various shifts including day, evening, and third shift.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work various schedules including day, evening, and third shift.
• Strength to lift up to 10 pounds.
• Visual acuity to read physician orders, medication labels, etc.
• Manual dexterity to use computer systems.
• Standing and walking for long periods.
• Stair climbing as needed.

Required Licenses And Certifications

• Pharm Tech - NC Board of Pharmacy.