Pharmacy Technician I/II Children's Outpatient Pharmacy (40 hours/week)

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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.

**$2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members**

Location:

Duke Hospital - Children's Outpatient Pharmacy - Durham, North Carolina 

 

 

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week: Rotate weekdays and weekends
  • Weekdays
    • Variable day shifts between 8:30 am-6:30 pm
      • 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
      • 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
      • 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
  • Weekend: (approximately every 4th weekend)
    • ​​​​​​​8:30 am - 4:30 pm

 

 

General Description of the Job Class

Pharmacy Tech I

• 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, assisting with clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.

Pharmacy Tech II

• 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 level II are competent in all tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achieved the area specific advanced competency requirements. Pharmacy technician level II staff must achieve and maintain certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

 

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Pharmacy Tech I

• To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.

• Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed

• Answer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel when needed.

• Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).

• Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.

• Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).

• Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).

• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.

• Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department proced