Pharmacy Technician III - Brier Creek Infusion

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About Duke University Hospital

 

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Working Hours:

• Day shift

• Weekdays

 

General Description of the Job Class

• This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.

• Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician III are competent in all tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and pharmacy technician level II. Pharmacy technician III staff must achieve and maintain certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

• The pharmacy technician III coordinates technician staff and activities and/or is responsible for specific advanced duties (e.g., Automated Dispensing Cabinet, Sterile Preparation QA Specialist, Medication Inspection Specialist and Procurement Specialist).

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Coordinator:

• Perform all aspects of the job functions of the technicians coordinated by this position (i.e., Level I & Level II).

• Provide leadership and supervision for the technician group in the achievement of day-to-day tasks; assist with troubleshooting of problems.

• Review and update policy and procedure documents related to technician job functions.

• Assure consistent, compliant and safe technician work practices to established unit, department, state or federal rules and regulations; assure quality control in the provision of services.

• Screen, interview and recommend technician applicants for employment

• Provide input, assist with evaluation of technician performance based on developed standards and provide feedback accordingly.

• Develop training materials and assure appropriate training of all technicians

• Assist in staff development and skills maintenance activities.

• Participate in division goal planning or quality improvement activities and ensure adoption of resulting practice expectations by the technician group.

• Manage technician scheduling and assure that daily job functions are executed adequately.

• Complete time and attendance records for payroll per DUHS policies.

• Conduct and manage technician meetings to provide a forum for exchange of information and ideas.

• Oversees supply chain management, including adherence to inventory control procedures and maintenance of non-Duke vendor inventory (e.g., auxiliary labels, office supplies).

• Respond to internal and external customer service requests.

• Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein

• Specialist:

• Effectively follows policy and procedures with an in-depth understanding of the designated area

• Review and update policy and procedure documents related to technician job functions

• Assure consistent, compliant and safe technician work practices to established unit, department, state or federal rules and regulations; assure quality control in the provision of s