PRN Pharmacy Technician I​/II Children's Outpatient Pharmacy

PRN Pharmacy Technician I/II Children’s Outpatient Pharmacy

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. At Duke Health, we are driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community.

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital, located in Durham, North Carolina, consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals, it features 1062 patient beds and comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo‑surgery center, and more.

Duke Hospital (Children's Outpatient Pharmacy), Durham, North Carolina

• PRN hours
• Weekdays and weekends
• Day shift

• This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance with department procedures, which may be related to procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, and assisting with clinical pharmacy services to ensure safe medication use.

• This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in accordance with department procedures, which may be related to procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, and provision of clinical pharmacy services to ensure safe medication use.
• Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent in all tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achieved area‑specific advanced competency requirements. Pharmacy technician level II staff must achieve and maintain certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

• Accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patients.
• Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed.
• Answer and screen telephone calls and direct calls to appropriate personnel when needed.
• Handle medications in accordance with department, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and customers to resolve issues and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with basic clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist.
• Provide basic technical support for specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary for job functions.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.
• Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and/or compound non‑sterile medications at select locations.
• Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.
• Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.

• Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical pharmacist.
• Operate and troubleshoot specialty machinery, equipment, devices or software as necessary.
• Manage individual responsibilities with minimal supervision and support team members.
• Assist with training of new employees and students.
• Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.

• Pharmacy Tech I:
  High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician‑training program, acceptance into pharmacy school, or one year of pharmacy or health‑care related experience.
• Pharmacy Tech II:
  Same as Pharmacy Tech I.

• Pharmacy Tech I: N/A.
• Pharmacy Tech II:
  Minimum of one year related experience.

• Pharmacy Tech I:
  Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.
• Pharmacy Tech II:
  North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration required. Pharmacy Technician certification required from PTCB or ExCPT.

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Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care