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Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeWinston-Salem, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • For acute care, one year of experience is required, along with at least two pharmacy skills such as medication distribution, sterile compounding, or medication listing activities. Alternatively, candidates may qualify if hired as a Pharmacy Technician 1 Certified and now competently performing a second pharmacy skill, have an associate degree in a Pharmacy Technician program, or are a pharmacy intern enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school.
  • Current registration with applicable State Board(s) of Pharmacy is required.
  • PTCB or NHA certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire, or candidates must provide proof of enrollment in pharmacy school with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license, or FPGEE/FPGEC status.
  • At least one relevant specialized certificate or certification from an approved vendor, such as PTCB, BPTS, or NPTA, must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable. Examples include product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, and sterile compounding. This requirement does not apply to candidates currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license.
  • Technicians must provide state registration and/or evidence of renewal 15 days before expiration and must be certified through PTCB or NHA, actively enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license, or active in FPGEE or FPGEC.
  • Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships, is required.
  • Basic technology skills are required.
  • The ability to follow verbal and written instructions is required.
  • The ability to drive or travel to multiple facilities or locations as needed is required.

Responsibilities

  • Accurately prepare and dispense medications.
  • Assist pharmacists with daily operations.
  • Maintain medication inventory and records.
  • Provide support to patients and staff.
  • Perform other duties outlined in Novant Health and facility-specific policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

  • For outpatient oncology, two years of experience in any setting, including one year of sterile compounding of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture, is preferred.
  • For specialty pharmacy, two years of experience in any setting, including one year in a specialty setting, is preferred.
  • Knowledge of medication names, both trade and generic, doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects is preferred.
  • The ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with other healthcare professionals is preferred.
  • Experience with inventory management is preferred.
  • A two-year associate degree is preferred.

About the Company

Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Novant Health operates an integrated healthcare network with hospitals, clinics, urgent care, imaging and pharmacy services across North Carolina and South Carolina. Its care model connects facilities and clinicians to provide a coordinated continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to outpatient and virtual visits. The network sets itself apart through its scale as an integrated system, a strong safety and quality focus, and active use of clinical trials and innovative care delivery; it also emphasizes community benefits and a large virtual care platform. Its goal is to improve community health by expanding access to safe, high-quality care and advancing health outcomes through research, innovation in care delivery, and value-based partnerships.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Charlotte, NC
Founded
1997

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