Pharmacy Technician I Atrium Health Lake Norman

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Operating hours M-F 7am-7pm Sa-Sun 7am-5pm. Rotating shifts weekends and holidays.

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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 Responsibilities

• Assistslicensed 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
• Assistswith medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Assistsin daily pharmacy procurement inventory control and outdate checking
• Complete documentationrequiredfor 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
• Seeksadditionalduties whenrequiredwork is done and accepts other duties as assigned
• Mayparticipatein quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services
• Mayassistin 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 andcomplies withall legal regulatory and accreditation standards
• Supports area leadersregardinggoals and work assignments
• Obtaining and recording initialpatientdemographic 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 todemonstrateknowledge and skills necessary to provide careappropriate tothe age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist where applicable
• Responsible foroperatingan Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies as required by the designated department

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Certification / Registration / License

• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (ExCPT)within18 monthsfrom start date orsooner if inmore stringent in state

Experience

• Noworkexperiencerequired. Prefer candidates with hospital pharmacy experience compounding experience and CPhT certification.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• 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 metricsutilizedto 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 cart ofapproximately50poundsand lifting 35 pounds of material
• Must have functional visiontouchand hearing
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable diseasefor whichappropriate personalprotective equipment (PPE) isutilizedto minimize exposure
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing typing data entry into the computerandpreparation of medications including use of syringes
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks minorcutsor bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces climbingstairsand changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Flexibility to travelbetween pharmacy locations
• This job descriptionindicatesthe general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of physical requirementsandworking conditions.

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 CommitmenttoYou:

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 teammates 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 andShort- 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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