Pharmacy Technician I, North Tower Pharmacy, 1st shift

Department:

38594 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Retail Pharmacy: North Tower

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

First shift, rotating schedule Monday through Friday, with weekend and holiday rotation

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities:

Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department’s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.

Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.

Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.

Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.

Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.

Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

What You Will Need:

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Nice To Have (Not Required):

Certificate or Diploma in Pharmacy Technology preferred.

One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.

PTCB technician certification (CPhT) preferred.

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of employment.

PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) within 180 days of employment or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy School.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Good mathematics skills.

Attention to details.

Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes

Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique

Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders

Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing

May be exposed to chemical hazards

May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

Incentive pay for select positions

Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

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

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.

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Performs a variety of clerical, distributive, technical and data gathering duties in order to provide medications to patients and support the pharmacists.