Pharmacy Technician II, High Point Medical Center, 2nd shift

38410 High Point Medical Center - Pharmacy

Full time

Yes

32

2nd shift, 32 hours per week, with rotating weekends and holidays

Pay Range:

$22.90 - $34.35

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, 32 hours/week
• 2nd shift, with rotating weekends and holidays
• High Point Medical Center, Central Pharmacy 
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!  Click here for more information!

Major Responsibilities  

• Assists licensed 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   
• Assists with medication distribution tasks   
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette  
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking   
• Complete documentation required for 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  
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned 
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives to assure the excellence of departmental services   
• May assist in 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 and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards 
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments   
• Obtaining and recording initial patient demographic 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 to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. 
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable  

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician required within 30 days of hire.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Successful completion of a formal technician training program preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.

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 Commitment to You:

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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 teammate's 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, 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

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.