Allied Technician - Pharmacy Tech

Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for compounding and preparing medications, including sterile products, oral medications, topical applications, and controlled substances. This position operates under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and delivers medications to designated patient areas while managing returns of unused medications to the pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Compounds and prepares medications, including high-risk medication processes, as authorized by a physician.
• Documents pharmaceutical activities, including medication billing and quality control requirements, using automated and paper systems.
• Ensures the accuracy of data collected during pharmaceutical activities.
• Responds to customer requests for assistance with pharmacy services, such as medication delivery and drug information.
• Operates automated dispensing technology to supply correct medications based on pharmacist and physician orders.
• Orders, receives, restocks, and rotates inventory, ensuring timely management of expiration dates.
• Assists in training new employees on job-specific responsibilities.
• Participates in process improvement projects to enhance pharmacy operations.
• Completes regulatory compliance inspections of medication storage areas and controlled substance inventories, adhering to required documentation standards.

Qualifications:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Recent experience as a Pharmacy Technician is required.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Prior pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

Education:

Required Education:

• No formal education required as long as other qualifications are met.

Preferred Education:

• Completion of an academic pharmacy technician training program is preferred.

Certifications & Licensure:

Required Certifications:

• Registration with the state Board of Pharmacy unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
• CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA unless enrolled in a PharmD program.

Languages:

• English: Ability to read, write, and speak fluently.

Schedule Notes:

Must be available to start on 10/26; schedule may vary (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM).

Client Details City Eden State NC