Pharmacy Technician I Pediatrics

About the Role

This full-time position at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center - LCH: Pharmacy (Department 38513) involves a variety of clerical, distributive, technical, and data gathering duties to support pharmacists in providing medications to patients.

Schedule Details

• Schedule: 7 on/7 off (Thursday - Wednesday)
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (0700-1900)
• Rotation: Pediatric sterile compounding (hazardous and non-hazardous), non-sterile compounding, and automation responsibilities.

Pay Range

$21.85 - $32.80

Key Responsibilities

• Assists licensed pharmacist in technical duties related to preparation and distribution of medications.
• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients, including hazardous drugs and controlled substances.
• Assists with medication distribution tasks.
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed, using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette.
• Assists in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking.
• Completes documentation required for removing, stocking, and wasting controlled substances, where applicable.
• Performs non-sterile compounding following proper USP standards, where applicable.
• Performs sterile IV admixture using proper aseptic technique, where applicable.
• Inspects all assigned medication storage areas for adherence to storage policies.
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable at the facility level.
• Seeks additional duties when required work is done and accepts other duties as assigned.
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders in orientation to pharmacy operations.
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments.
• Obtains and records initial patient demographic and other required information.
• Data entry into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation.
• Cashiering.
• Develops competence in third-party billing functions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
• May obtain immunization certification and perform immunizations under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, where applicable.
• Responsible for operating an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Certification/Licensure:
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Must receive certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date (or sooner if required by state).
• Experience:
• No work experience required.
• Prior experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Prior experience in pediatrics, sterile compounding (hazardous and non-hazardous), and automation responsibilities is also preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven skills in working effectively with multiple departments and matrix organizational structures.
• Strong ability to influence and develop others towards common goals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work effectively with moderate guidance.
• Effective critical thinking, creativity, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Expert knowledge of metrics used to measure revenue cycle quality and processes.
• Ability to lead a diverse group of teams.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl, and reach above shoulders.
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart (approx. 50 lbs), and lifting (35 lbs).
• Must have functional vision, touch, and hearing.
• Must be able to speak and be understood for effective communication.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases (appropriate PPE utilized).
• Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists for tasks like writing, typing, data entry, and medication preparation (including use of syringes).
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts, or bruises.
• Exposed to various conditions such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, and changes in temperature and humidity.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations.