Pharmacy Technician II, Northwest Greensboro Pharmacy

Full-time, 40 hours per week position located in Northwest Greensboro. Eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Schedule

• 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday
• Holiday rotation required

Pay

Pay range: $22.90 – $34.35 per hour

Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Assists with medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances
• Performs nonsterile compounding following proper USP standards
• Performs sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique, as defined at the entity level
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level
• Obtains and records initial patient demographic and other required information
• Performs data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation
• Handles cashiering duties
• Develops competence in third-party billing functions
• Demonstrates 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
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives to assure excellence of departmental services
• Assists in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to policies, procedures, and workflows
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Accepts additional duties as assigned

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 Have

• 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

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 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 carts 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 diseases; appropriate 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
• Must take 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

• Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards including benefits and well-being programs
• Competitive compensation with base pay and premium pay (e.g., shift, on-call)
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Annual increases based on performance
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, 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