Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Pharmacy Technician 1/2

PharmacyUpdated on Nov 14

Full-timeRaleigh, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Pharmacy Technician I requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program or acceptance into pharmacy school, or a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
Pharmacy Technician II requires a high school diploma or equivalent and either completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program or acceptance into pharmacy school, or a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.
Pharmacy Technician II requires a minimum of one year of related experience.
Pharmacy Technician I must register with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.
Pharmacy Technician II must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy and hold certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Knowledge of drug names, medical terminology, and pharmaceutical calculations is required.
Proficient computer skills are required, along with written and verbal communication skills.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to implement solutions are required.
Customer service skills, including prioritizing the needs of patients and multidisciplinary team members and displaying empathy, are required.
Organizational skills, including maintaining focus on assigned tasks and using time and resources effectively, are required.
The role requires the physical ability to stand, reach, stretch, stoop, and sit for prolonged periods; manual dexterity for computer and dispensing functions; and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds while walking, stooping, bending, and reaching.

Responsibilities

Follow workflow procedures accurately and efficiently, including prescription processing, medication preparation, and distribution to patients.
Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
Answer and screen telephone calls and direct them to appropriate personnel when needed.
Handle medications according to department, regulatory, and legal requirements, including medication records and removal of outdated or unusable medications.
Collaborate with the pharmacy team, insurance companies, and customers to resolve issues and ensure accurate, timely resolution of medication- or insurance-related concerns.
Assist with basic clinical functions supporting the clinical pharmacist, including medication safety and adherence initiatives and patient follow-up calls.
Operate and provide basic technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices, or software used in the job, including carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, and retail pharmacy systems.
Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
Complete and document assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
For Pharmacy Technician II, perform clinical functions supporting the clinical pharmacist, including patient interviews, medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow-up calls, and collection of clinical data for the pharmacist.
For Pharmacy Technician II, operate and troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices, or software as necessary.
For Pharmacy Technician II, shift to help team members and contribute to broader team goals with minimum supervision.
For Pharmacy Technician II, assist with training new employees and students and educate them in job-specific functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

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About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of the four Duke Health hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Location:

4101 Macon Pond Road
Raleigh, North Carolina

Working hours:

1st shift Monday-Friday
8:00am-4:30pm

Occupational Summary

Pharmacy Tech I:

This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, assisting with clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.

Pharmacy Tech II:

This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as, provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role in ensuring safe medication use.
Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent in all tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achieved the area specific advanced competency requirements.
Pharmacy technician level II staff must achieve and maintain certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Work Performed

Pharmacy Tech I:

To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.
Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
Answer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel when needed.
Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).
Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.
Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls).
Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.
Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.

Pharmacy Tech II:

Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medication safety and adherence initiatives, patient follow up calls, collection of clinical data for the pharmacist).
Efficient operation and ability to troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software as necessary in performing jobfunctions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
Manage individual responsibilities while being able to shift to help team members and contribute to broader team goals with minimum supervision.
Assist with training of new employees and students, educating them in job-specific functions.
Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of drug names, medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
Proficient computer skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Requires critical thinking skills with ability to implement solutions.
Excellent customer service skills including prioritizing the needs of patients and multidisciplinary team members while displaying empathy in all interactions to ensure complete satisfaction.
Strong organizational skills including staying focused on assigned task and using time and resources effectively andefficiently to achieve job expectations.
Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job while standing, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolonged times; manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer, dispensing functions ofthe job; ability to lift up to 20 lbs., while walking, stooping, bending and reaching.

Level Characteristics

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Pharmacy Tech I:

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program or acceptance into pharmacy school.
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.

Pharmacy Tech II:

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program or acceptance into pharmacy school.
High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or health care related experience.

Experience

Pharmacy Tech I:

Pharmacy Tech II:

Minimum of one years related experience.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

Pharmacy Tech I:

Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.

Pharmacy Tech II:

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

About the Company

Duke University

Private research university in Durham, NC

Duke University is a research university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional education alongside interdisciplinary research and health care.

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