Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, providing essential support in various pharmacy operations. The role involves medication profiling, preparation and delivery, inventory management, and maintaining compliance with laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities :
- Support pharmacists by profiling medications and products.
- Prepare and deliver medications and products as required.
- Maintain adequate inventory of stock and supplies in accordance with regulations.
- Proficiently access and utilize pharmacy electronic information and automated systems.
- Rotate and work in all areas of the pharmacy as directed, maintaining competency across job functions.
- Demonstrate proficiency in various skill sets, including :
Triage / IV premix
Automated dispensing cabinets / pre-packagersSterile and non-sterile compounding (including IV / total parenteral nutrition preparation)Hazardous medication preparationAssist in training and mentoring new pharmacists, technicians, residents, and students.Provide feedback on the performance of trainees during their training sessions.Requirements :
Flexibility to work primarily day shifts, with occasional evening or weekend hours depending on the position.Willingness to maintain and expand skill set across all areas of the pharmacy.If you're looking to grow in a dynamic pharmacy environment, apply today!
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Responsibilities
It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.
Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".Qualifications
Education : High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred (required for validating duties).Experience :Acute Care : Prior experience in a minimum of three pharmacy skills (examples may include but are not limited to the following activities : medication distribution, sterile compounding, medication listing, controlled substance accountability, highly privileged ADS, validating duties and / or procurement)...OR...hired as a Pharmacy Tech II Certified, have 2 years experience in acute care and now competently performing a third pharmacy skill as described above. Required.
Outpatient Oncology : Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting with two years in sterile compounding (of IV and / or chemotherapy admixture), required.Specialty pharmacy : Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting required with two years in specialty setting, required.Licensure / Certification :Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire, required.
PTCB or NHA Certification required.A minimum of two relevant specialized certificates / certifications from approved vendors such as PTCB, BPTS or NPTA (examples include but are not limited to product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing / reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, sterile compounding)...or...one additional certificate / certification for technicians with Validating Tech credentials (NC). The additional certificates / certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable. Required.Additional Skills Required :State registration and / or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive / travel to multiple facilities / locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.Validating duties (NC only) : must complete initial didactic and practical training prior to initial validation. Must obtain 99.7% accuracy rate on initial validation and 99% accuracy in subsequent audits.Additional Skills Preferred : Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Experience with inventory management.Job Opening ID
39925
