Pharmacy Technician I PRN, Central Pharmacy, High Point Medical Center

Job Summary: Following established policies and procedures under the direct supervision of a pharmacist prepares and distributes medication and performs functions essential to the operations of the hospital pharmacy department. Assumes responsibility for inventory maintenance to ensure that quality in-date drug products and supplies are available when needed.  Participates in training new staff. Attends periodic area meetings.  Will be expected to uphold the hospital’s five key values. May be cross trained to other areas.

Position Highlights:

• PRN (As Needed)
• Variable shifts, weekdays, weekends, and holidays
• High Point Medical Center, Central Pharmacy 
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!  Click here for more information!

How You’ll Impact Patient Cre:

Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Helps pharmacists prepare and process medication orders to make sure patients and departments get the right medications on time and are charged correctly.
• Works well with others and organizes daily tasks for maximum efficiency.
• Helps keep medicine stock in good condition so that quality drugs and supplies are always available.
• Offers pharmacy services in patient care areas.
• Takes part in team efforts to improve quality and supports the Pharmacy Department's commitment to Total Quality principles.
• Keeps knowledge and skills up to date and helps educate others.
• Sets personal goals to support quality improvement and departmental objectives.
• Follows hospital standards to create a positive work environment through good communication, relationships, and teamwork.
• Provides care tailored to different age groups as per Age Specific Care Guidelines.

What You Will Need:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Nice To Have (Not Required):

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technology course preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• PTCB technician certification (CPhT) preferred.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of employment.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) within 180 days of employment or actively enrolled in an ACPE accredited Pharmacy School.

Where You Will Work:

• Working in healthcare in High Point, North Carolina, is a rewarding and dynamic experience. This vibrant city offers a robust healthcare landscape, providing a wide range of healthcare services and facilities for its residents. 
• The city's healthcare sector is dynamic and continually evolving to meet the needs of its residents, making it an attractive option for those seeking employment in healthcare. The healthcare industry here is characterized by a commitment to patient-centered care, innovative medical research, and a collaborative spirit among healthcare providers.
• Whether you are interested in patient care, healthcare administration, medical research, or another aspect of the healthcare field, High Point, NC, can be a great place to pursue your healthcare career. 
• High Point is renowned as the "Furniture Capital of the World." It hosts the High Point Market, one of the largest furniture trade shows globally, making it a hub for furniture manufacturing and design. 
• Another key point to consider is the affordable cost of living. High Point offers a relatively low cost of living compared to many other cities in the United States. Housing tends to be more affordable.
• High Point is home to High Point University, a rapidly growing and respected institution, offering educational and employment opportunities.
• High Point is conveniently located near cities like Greensboro and Winston-Salem, offering a balance of suburban living with easy access to urban amenities.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is a pre-eminent academic health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist’s two main components are an integrated clinical system – anchored by Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem – that includes Brenner Children’s Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians; and Wake Forest School of Medicine, the academi