What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician I/II - Duke Regional Hospital (Full-Time / 2nd Shift) position at Duke Health?
Working Hours:
- Monday - Friday; every other weekend
2nd Shift (2:00pm - 10:30pm)
Location: Duke Regional Hospital
Occ Summary
Pharmacy Tech 1This individual performs, under su pervision, a variety of duties inaccordance to department procedures, wh ich may be related to theprocurement, preparation, distribution and stor age of drugs, as well as,assistingwith clinical pharmacy services accor ding to the Pharmacy'srole in ensuring safe medication use.Pharmacy Tech IIThis individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties inac cordance to department procedures, which may be related to theprocuremen t, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as,provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's rolein ensurin g safe medication use.Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent inall tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achievedthe area specific advanced competency requirements. Pharmacy technicianlevel II staff must achieve and maintain certificatio n by the PharmacyTechnician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for t heCertificationof Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Work Perfor med
Pharmacy Tech 1To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures includingprescription processing, medication preparation and distribution topatient.Restock automaticdispensing cabinets and anesthe sia workstations asneededAnswer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriatepersonnel when needed.Handle medications in accorda nce to department, regulatory and legalrequirements (e.g., medication re cords, pulling outdated/unusablemedications).Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies andcustomers alike to resolve issues , ensure accuracy and deliver a timelyresolution of anymedication or in surance related concern.Assist with a variety of basic clinical function s in support of theclinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adhe rence initiatives,patient follow up calls).Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialtymachinery, equipment, devices o r software necessary in performing jobfunctions (e.g., carousels, autom ated dispensing cabinets, compounders,drug delivery devices, retail phar macy systems).Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancil lary areas.Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activit ies incompliance with department procedures.Prepare IV solutions using a septic technique and/or compound non-sterilemedications at select locati ons.Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.Perform other relatedduties incident al as assigned.Pharmacy Tech IIPerform a variety of clinical functions i n support of the clinicalpharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medicatio n safety and adherenceinitiatives, patientfollow up calls, collection o f clinical data forthe pharmacist).Efficient operation and ability to tr oubleshoot specialty machinery,equipment, devices or software as neces sary in performing jobfunctions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing c abinets, compounders,drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).Man age individual responsibilities while being able to shift to helpteam me mbers and contribute to broader team goals with minimumsupervision.Assis t with training of new employees and students, educating them injob-spec ific functions.Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of drug names, medical terminology andpharmaceutical calculations.Proficie nt computer skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Requir es critical thinking skills with ability to implement solutions.Excellen t customer service skills including prioritizing the needs ofpatients an d multidisciplinary team members while displaying empathy inall interact ions to ensure complete satisfaction.Strong organizational skills includ ing staying focused on assigned taskand using time and resources effecti vely and efficiently to achieve jobexpectations.Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job whilestanding, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolongedtimes; manual dexterity sufficient t o perform computer, dispensingfunctions of the job; ability to lift up t o 20 lbs., while walking,stooping, bendingand reaching.
Lev el Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Pharmacy Tech 1 High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program. or Acceptance into pharmacy school. or High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience. Pharmacy Tech II High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program. or Acceptance into pharmacy school. or High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
Experience
Pharmacy Tech 1 N/A Pharmacy Tech II Minimum of one years related experience.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
Pharmacy Tech 1 Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days. Pharmacy Tech II North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required. Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
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