Pharmacy Technician II, High Point Medical Center, 2nd shift

Department:

38410 High Point Medical Center - Pharmacy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

2nd shift, 32 hours per week, with rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range:

$22.90 - $34.35

Position Highlights:

Full-Time, 32 hours/week

2nd shift, with rotating weekends and holidays

High Point Medical Center, Central Pharmacy

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Major 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

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, as defined at the entity level, using proper aseptic technique, where applicable

Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies

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

Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned

May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services

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

Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards

Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments

Obtaining and recording 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

Develop competence in third-party billing functions

Must be able to 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

What You Will Need:

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 (Not Required)

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.

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.

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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

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Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs a variety of clerical, distributive, technical and data gathering duties in order to provide medications for patient care consistent with the Pharmacy Technician II role expectations outlined by the region/area specific career ladder.