Pharmacy Technician I Atrium Health HealthQuest Non-Profit Pharmacy FT

Department:

38474 Atrium Health Union - Medication Assistance Partnership

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

FT  8:30am - 4:30pm. Although our primary pharmacy is in Monroe, NC, this position will be located at Atrium Health Anson 2301 US-74 Wadesboro, NC 28170

Pay Range

$21.45 - $32.20

Major Responsibilities:

• 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.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

Licensure (IL only): State of Wisconsin (registration):

Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Student; Certification (CPhT) issued by PTCB or ExCPT within two years of hire, or sooner if required by law. Must sit for the certification exam at least one time within the first year of employment.

Patient facing teammates may be required to have three certifications: Immunization, BLS through an entity approved by Advocate Health and non-vaccine injectable to be granted from the state of WI or if from out of state, the program is approved by the accreditation council for pharmacy education (ACPE) or by the WI pharmacy examining board.

Education Required:

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required:

• No experience required.
• Prior experience in pharmacy or nonprofit organizations would be beneficial. Strong foundation in computer skills, as the role requires regular use of digital tools and platforms.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good mathematics skills.
• Attention to details.
• Good communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer skills.

• self-driven, takes initiative, and can operate effectively without constant direct supervision.

• Trustworthiness and reliability are critical.

• Take ownership of their responsibilities and follow through without the need for close oversight.

• Strong, engaging personality who can build relationships and represent the organization well.

• The ideal candidate will be proactive, personable, and committed to contributing to the long-term success of the program.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• 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 hazardo