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Novant Health

Integrated health network with care facilities

Pharmacy Technician 3

PharmacyUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeWilmington, NC, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required; a two-year or associate degree is preferred and required for validating duties.
  • For acute care, prior experience in at least three pharmacy skills is required, such as medication distribution, sterile compounding, medication listing, controlled substance accountability, highly privileged automated dispensing systems, validating duties, or procurement. Alternatively, the candidate must have been hired as a Pharmacy Technician II Certified, have two years of acute-care experience, and competently perform a third pharmacy skill.
  • For outpatient oncology, at least four years of experience in any pharmacy setting, including two years in sterile compounding of IV and/or chemotherapy admixtures, is required.
  • For specialty pharmacy, at least four years of experience in any pharmacy setting, including two years in a specialty setting, is required.
  • Current registration with applicable State Board(s) of Pharmacy is required.
  • PTCB or NHA certification must be obtained within 60 days of hire.
  • At least two relevant specialized certificates or certifications from approved vendors such as PTCB, BPTS, or NPTA are required, covering areas such as product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, or sterile compounding. Technicians with Validating Tech credentials in North Carolina may instead obtain one additional certificate or certification. Additional credentials must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable.
  • State registration and evidence of renewal must be provided at least 15 days before expiration. Technicians must be certified through PTCB or NHA.
  • The role requires knowledge and application of basic math, including ratio and proportion; basic technology skills; and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • For validating duties in North Carolina, the technician must complete initial didactic and practical training before initial validation, attain 99.7% accuracy on initial validation, and maintain 99% accuracy in subsequent audits.
  • Preferred qualifications include knowledge of medication names, doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; patient interview skills; communication with healthcare professionals; and inventory management experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, fill, and deliver medication orders for oncology patients under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Perform sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous medications in compliance with USP <797> and USP <800> standards.
  • Assist with preparing chemotherapy agents and other infusion therapies while following appropriate safety protocols.
  • Handle, label, and dispose of hazardous medications in accordance with regulatory and safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with equipment and software.
  • Perform other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility-specific policies and procedures.
  • Drive or travel to multiple facilities or locations as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of medication names, both trade and generic, and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects.
  • Ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and communicate effectively in writing and verbally with other healthcare professionals.
  • Experience with inventory management.

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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