Pharmacy Technician I Atrium Health Union West Pharmacy FT
Pharmacy Technician I Atrium Health Union West Pharmacy FT
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Job Description
Job Summary
Primarily 1st shift with occasional 2nd shift as needed for PTO coverage eventually every 3rd weekend and every 3rd major holiday
Assists the registered pharmacists in performing technical duties related to the preparation and distribution of various oral and intravenous medications. Duties are performed under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
Essential Functions
- Fills and delivers medication orders for all age groups under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
- Answers and screens telephone calls and refers calls to a pharmacist when appropriate.
- Performs cart fills refills automated dispensing machines restocks emergency boxes and kits.
- Processes charges and credits for medications.
- Compounds and repackages oral medications.
- Documents and delivers controlled substances.
- Compounds sterile preparations utilizing proper aseptic technique; follows USP 797 guidelines.
- Compounds hazardous highrisk preparations utilizing proper aseptic technique; follows USP 800 guidelines.
- Performs medication reconciliation for patients being admitted to the hospital.
- Performs computer order entry of ambulatory prescriptions independently.
Physical Requirements
Works primarily in the pharmacy. Delivers medications to nursing units. Requires considerable walking standing pushing mobile cart of 50 pounds maximum and lifting 25 pounds of material. May be required to frequently stretch bend squat or kneel to perform job. Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment to minimize exposure to hazardous agents. Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity. Must be able to perform manipulative skills such as writing typing and data entry into the computer and automated dispensing machines. Must have use of both hands be able to see clearly and read small type such as that on unitdose medication packages and syringes. Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively. Must be able to hear normal sounds with moderate background noises. Involves rotating shifts.
Education Experience and Certifications
High School Diploma or GED required. Pharmacy Technician Board Certificate is preferred. 6 months prior Pharmacy Technician experience preferred. Hospital pharmacy experience 12 years) preferred but not required. IV experience would be a major plus
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Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications skills relevant experience and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift on call and more based on a teammates job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort and LongTerm Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
