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

Pharmacy technician certification or relevant experience is required.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
For acute care, prior experience in at least three pharmacy skills is required, or 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, prior experience in at least three pharmacy skills is required, or the candidate must have been hired as a Pharmacy Technician II Certified, have two years of experience in acute care or oncology, and competently perform a third pharmacy skill.
For specialty pharmacy, at least two years of experience in a specialty pharmacy setting is required.
Current registration with applicable State Boards of Pharmacy is required.
PTCB or NHA certification within 60 days of hire, or proof of enrollment in pharmacy school, is required.
At least two relevant specialized certificates or certifications from approved vendors are required, or one additional certificate or certification for technicians with Validating Tech credentials in North Carolina. These must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable. This requirement does not apply to those enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license.
State registration or evidence of renewal is required 15 days before expiration. Technicians 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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to follow verbal and written instructions are required.
Basic technology skills are required.
For validating duties in North Carolina, initial didactic and practical training must be completed before initial validation. A 99.7% accuracy rate on initial validation and 99% accuracy in subsequent audits are required. This requirement does not apply to those enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare and dispense medications.
Assist pharmacists with daily operations.
Maintain medication inventory and records.
Provide knowledgeable, friendly support to patients and staff.
Perform other duties outlined in Novant Health and facility-specific policies and procedures.
Drive or travel to multiple facilities or locations as needed.
Work as part of a high-performing, change-ready, and resilient team.

Desired Qualifications

A two-year or associate degree is preferred.
Considerable knowledge of medication names, including trade and generic names, doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects, is preferred.
The ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication with other healthcare professionals is preferred.
Experience with inventory management is preferred.

What We Offer

Are you ready to make a difference in healthcare?

Novant Health is looking for a supportive, team-focused and motivated Pharmacy Technician to join our sterile compounding pharmacy team and help deliver remarkable care.

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Schedule: Monday-Thursday nights

Why Join Our Team:

A supportive and friendly environment
Professional growth and development opportunities
Leaders invested in your well-being
Competitive salary and benefit packages

What You Bring:

Pharmacy technician certification or relevant experience
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
Ability to work with team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work independently and use own initiative
Commitment to patient safety and exceptional service

What You'll Do

Accurately prepare and dispense medications
Assist pharmacists with daily operations
Maintain medication inventory and records
Provide knowledgeable, friendly support to patients and staff

What We're Looking For

Education:
- High School Diploma or GED, required.
- 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred. (required for validating duties)
Experience:
- Acute Care: Prior experience in a minimum of three pharmacy skills (examples may include but are not limited to the following activities: medication distribution, sterile compounding, medication listing, controlled substance accountability, highly privileged ADS, validating duties and/or procurement)...OR...hired as a Pharmacy Tech II Certified, have 2 years experience in acute care and now competently performing a third pharmacy skill as described above, required.
- Outpatient Oncology: Prior experience in a minimum of three pharmacy skills (examples may include but are not limited to the following activities: medication distribution, sterile compounding, medication listing, controlled substance accountability, highly privileged ADS, and/or procurement)...OR...hired as a Pharmacy Tech II Certified, have 2 years experience in acute care or oncology setting, and now competently performing a third pharmacy skill as described above, required.
- Specialty Pharmacy: Minimum of two years of experience in specialty pharmacy setting required, required.
Licensure/Certification:
- Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of Pharmacy, required.
- PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire or proof of enrollment in pharmacy school (i.e., NCBOP pharmacy intern license or FPGEE/FPGEC, required.
- A minimum of two relevant specialized certificates/certifications from approved vendors such as PTCB, BPTS or NPTA (examples include but are not limited to, product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, sterile compounding)...or...one additional certificate/certification for technicians with Validating Tech credentials (NC). The additional certificates/certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable. Not applicable if currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license, required.
Additional Skills (required):
- State registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or be actively enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license, or be active in Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) or Foreign Equivalency Certification (FPGEC).
- Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
- Validating duties (NC only): must complete initial didactic and practical training prior to initial validation. Must obtain 99.7% accuracy rate on initial validation and 99% accuracy in subsequent audits.Not applicable if currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy with an active NCBOP pharmacy intern license.
Additional Skills (preferred):
- Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Experience with inventory management.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

184069

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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