Pharmacy Technician II, 3rd Shift, Winston Campus

About the role

Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.

Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.

Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.

Performs sterile IV admixture, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.

Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.

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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Absorbs and documents 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.
• Performs daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Performs 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.
• Performs documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• May assist in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification / Registration / License: Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT).
• Experience: Typically, 1 year of work experience in applicable work setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Attention to details, good customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution and process development skills, basic computer skills, life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion.
• Physical Requirements And 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 50 pounds maximum and lifting 35 pounds of material; Requires 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; May be exposed to chemical hazards; May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease; 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; 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.

Skills

• Attention to details.
• Good customer service.
• Communication.
• Organization.
• Problem resolution.
• Process development.
• Basic computer skills.
• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion.

Benefits

• 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.
• Education Assistance Program.