Pharmacy Technician II, Central Production, Days

Department:

38410 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - Pharmacy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F, 0600-1430 and 0800-1630 with Every other weekend rotation and Every other observed Holiday rotation

Pay Range

$22.50 - $33.75

Position Highlights:

• Full-Time, Days
• Schedule: 1st Shift (0600-1430, 0800-1630), M-F w/ WE (every other) and HOL rotation
• Winston Campus
• $6,000 sign-on bonus eligible position for qualified candidates!   Click here for more information!

Major Responsibilities:

• Dispenses and delivers medications accurately and timely. Demonstrates competence in department automated dispensing and storage devices. Trouble shoots dispensing issues.
• Prepares non-sterile and sterile products accurately, timely, and consistent with USP standards.
• Accurately enters medication orders in the computer system and/or effectively navigates within the electronic medical record to facilitate patient care.
• Utilization of automation and technology to maintain equipment in effective and safe working condition, to efficiently perform job functions, and to serve as a resource for other pharmacy associates and nurses who use the technology.
• Addresses customer and team members concerns accurately and timely. Triages phone calls from customers 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.
• Assists in training and shares knowledge with pharmacy team members, residents, and students helping them perform and accomplish their duties and responsibilities according to policy, procedures and general standards of pharmacy practice.
• Actively supports and participates in departmental initiatives including performance improvement activities, department committees, and/or shared governance activities.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures, USP procedures and DNV requirements.

What You Will Need

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• PTCB/NHA technician certification (CPhT) required.
• North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration as a pharmacy technician required within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Have (Not Required)

• Successful completion of a formal technician training program preferred.
• One-year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
• Associate degree in a healthcare or business-related field preferred.
• Hospital/IV experience preferred.
• Sterile compounding experience strongly preferred.

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 hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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