Pharmacy Technician I PRN, Wilkes Medical Center
- North Wilkesboro, NC
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department’s use of information systems, technology, and automation used for dispensing and storage of medications.
- Develops competence in preparing non-sterile products following USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.
- Develops competence in entering medication orders in the computer system and/or processing medication requests via the computer system.
- Develops competence in managing phone calls from customers and team members such as nurses, physicians or patients. This includes accurately understanding and interpreting the issue, timely resolution, or timely hand-off to another team member as appropriate.
- Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
- Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technology course preferred.
- One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
- PTCB technician certification (CPhT) preferred.
- North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of employment.
- PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) within 180 days of employment or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy School.
- Good mathematics skills.
- Attention to details.
- Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to operate keyboard and manipulate syringes
- Lifts, carries, and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique
- Will be frequently required to lift to 35 lbs., lift and carry up to 35 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance, push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
- Must have functional speech, vision, touch, and hearing
- May be exposed to chemical hazards
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
- 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 teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- 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