Pharmacy Technician I Atrium Health Lake Norman FT
Cornelius, NC - USA
Job Summary
Department:
Status:
Benefits Eligible:
Hours Per Week:
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Hours of operations for day shift
Lake Norman: 0700-1900
University: 0600-2100
Five 8 hours shifts per week
Pay Range
$21.85 - $32.80FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Original Date:
Last Revision: March 2018
JOB SUMMARY: Assists the pharmacist in the preparation dispensing and delivery of medications to the patient. Monitors all products stored in the pharmacy and assists in the procurement of pharmaceuticals and maintaining optimal inventory levels.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technology course preferred. One year previous pharmacy experience preferred.
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION: PTCB technician certification (CPhT) preferred. North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required within 30 days of employment. PTCB technician certification (CPhT) within 180 days of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists the pharmacist in preparing and processing medication orders/prescriptions to ensure that patients and departments receive medications when needed and are accurately charged for services.
- Works cooperatively with others and organizes daily workflow to optimize output.
- Assists with stock maintenance to ensure that quality in-date drug products and supplies are available when needed.
- Provides pharmacy service to the patient care areas.
- Participates in the team approach to quality improvement to support the Pharmacy Departments commitment to the philosophy and principles of Total Quality.
- Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others.
- Participates in planning processes by establishing personal goals to support quality improvement efforts and contribute to the achievement of departmental objectives.
- Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills interpersonal relationships and team building.
- Provides age/developmentally appropriate care in accordance with Age Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong emphasis on basic math skills
Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to talk with patients/caregivers and others to obtain and provide information in a professional manner
Solid typing and computer skills
Good organizational skills
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Subject to many interruptions and fast-paced environment
Moderate stress level
Possible exposure to potentially hazardous and toxic substances
Noise generated from telephones computers/printers robot hoods and oral communication
Potential exposure to infections and contagious diseases
Possible exposure to the risk of bloodborne pathogens and/or airborne pathogens
Possible exposure to latex
Possible exposure to cytotoxic (chemotherapeutic) agents
Potential for criminal activity (robbery etc.)
Subject to changes in work schedules and areas to meet customer/department needs
Our CommitmenttoYou:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:
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 Long-Term 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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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting carrying pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximumOur CommitmenttoYou:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:
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 Long-Term 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
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit integrated health system in the United States created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation health outcomes consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte North Carolina Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology neurosciences oncology pediatrics and rehabilitation as well as organ transplants burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1000 care locations and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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