Pharmacy Technician I/II-Sterile Preparations (Full-Time)

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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**

Work Hours

• Rotating Shifts (Days and Evenings)
  • Day shift: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
  • Evening shift: 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
• 40-hours/Week
• Weekdays and Every other weekend

 

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

• Prepare intravenous admixtures or other sterile products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition).
• Fill physician orders/prescriptions, medication carts, or stock requisitions.
• Fill daily restock request and appropriately document in the compounding software
• Assist with cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization of compounding equipment
• Answer telephones and directs calls to appropriate personnel.      
• Provide technical support for automated equipment.
• Maintain logs, records and other required documentation. File documentation in the appropriate location.