Inpatient Pharmacy Tech II Certified

Pharmacy Technician

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The Certified Technician provides support to the pharmacist by reviewing, compounding and dispensing medications. All work is carried out under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.

This position qualifies for our Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, which includes $1500 in commitment incentives spread over a two-year period. Payment is made after six months, one year, and two years of employment.

Responsibilities include: Compounding and/or preparing medications (sterile products, oral, topical, controlled substances, etc.) including high-risk medication processes as defined by the entity, as authorized by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Delivering exchanges medications to the respective patient area and returning unused medications to the pharmacy. Documenting pharmaceutical activities including patient billing for medications and equipment, quality control requirements, etc. using automated and paper systems. Ensuring accuracy of data. Responding to and triaging requests from customers for assistance with pharmacy services such as medication delivery, drug information, etc. Operating and supporting automated dispensing technology to supply correct medications for individual patients, according to pharmacist and physician orders. Ordering, receiving, restocking, and rotating inventory, and completing expiration date management. Assisting with training of new employees, educating them in job-specific functions. Contributing to process improvement projects. Completing regulatory compliance inspection of medication storage areas, including inspections and/or controlled substance inventories, USP797 and other regulatory documentation as required.

Education Requirements: None required as long as other position qualifications are met. Completion of an academic pharmacy technician training program preferred. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy unless enrolled in a PharmD program. CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA unless enrolled in a PharmD program. Professional Experience Requirements: Prior pharmacy technician experience is preferred. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Johnston Health

Organization Unit: IP Pharmacy

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $18.12 - $25.51 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: US:NC:Smithfield

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Heath Care System. This is not a State employed position.

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