Pharmacy Technician II

1 week ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States UNC Health Care Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary

Become a vital part of a diverse organization dedicated to enhancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve.

Role Summary:
The Certified Pharmacy Technician will primarily engage in the sterile compounding of category 2 and category 3 products under the guidance of a licensed pharmacist.

This role also involves participation in the clean room sterilization team, with a minimum expectation of three cleans per month. The work schedule will include rotations through days, evenings, and weekends.

This position is eligible for our Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, offering $5000 in commitment incentives distributed over a two-year period, with payments made after six months, one year, and two years of service.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Process medication and supply orders for distribution to hospitals and clinics affiliated with the health system.
  2. Execute sterile compounding of medication batches.
  3. Coordinate shipments to various hospitals and clinics, ensuring compliance with temperature regulations (e.g., cold chain, room temperature).
  4. Document pharmaceutical distribution activities for medications and equipment, adhering to quality control standards using both automated and manual systems.
  5. Respond to and manage requests from customers regarding pharmacy distribution or compounding services.
  6. Utilize automated dispensing technology and related software to fulfill medication orders.
  7. Receive, restock, and rotate inventory while managing expiration dates.
  8. Assist in training new staff, providing education on job-specific functions.
  9. Contribute to process improvement initiatives.
  10. Participate in regulatory compliance inspections of medication storage areas, including controlled substance inventories and other required documentation.

Additional Information

Education Requirements:
● No specific education required if other qualifications are met. Completion of an academic pharmacy technician training program is preferred.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
● Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy is required unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
● Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA is required unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
Professional Experience Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a pharmacy technician is preferred.
  • Experience in sterile compounding is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (most of an 8-hour shift).
  • Capability to lift at least 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
  • Ability to reach overhead to access shelved products or for cleaning purposes.

Job Details

Legal Employer: NCHEALTH

Entity: Shared Services

Organization Unit: UNC HCS Pharmacy Supply Chain

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $24.63 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This position is employed by NC Health (Rex Healthcare, Inc., d/b/a NC Health), a private, fully-owned subsidiary of UNC Health Care System, in a department that provides shared services to operations across UNC Health Care.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities.



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