Pharmacy Technician I-Sterile Compounding

Department 38410 Carolinas Medical Center – Pharmacy · Full-time · 40 hours/week · Benefits eligible

Schedule

• 7 days on, 7 days off
• Shift hours: 07:00–19:00
• Sign-on bonus eligible (based on eligibility)

Pay

Hourly range: $21.85 – $32.80

Responsibilities

• Assist licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
• Accurately select, prepare, and label medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Assist with medication distribution tasks
• Screen phone calls and route as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assist 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 using proper aseptic technique, where applicable
• Inspect all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Complete and document medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
• Seek additional duties when required work is done and accept other duties as assigned
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure excellence of departmental services
• Assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to policies, procedures, and workflows involved in pharmacy operations, as applicable at entity level
• Abide by all organization policies and procedures and comply with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Support area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Obtain and record initial patient demographic and other required information; perform data entry into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation; handle cashiering
• Develop competence in third-party billing functions
• 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
• Operate an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Certification / Registration / License: Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements; must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if more stringent in state
• Experience: No work experience required

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures
• Strong ability to influence and develop others to move toward common goals and outcomes
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with moderate guidance or direction
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Expert knowledge of metrics utilized to measure revenue cycle quality and processes
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulders
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds, 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
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits: adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and more based on teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience, and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics, and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments, and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.