Pharmacy Technician III, Certified - Sterile Compounding

Pharmacy Technician III, Certified - Sterile Compounding

Job at Novant Health. Join our fast‑paced inpatient pharmacy team and contribute to a crucial healthcare environment. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks, helping to support the entire hospital.

• Rotate through multiple positions on central shifts, including Triage, Carousel, and Pyxis.
• Triage – answer nurse inquiries and provide medication‑related information; deliver high‑alert medications to ICU, NICU, and other critical care units; perform additional pharmacy duties as needed.
• Carousel – scan and track medications for patients; repackage medications when necessary; assist with answering nurse questions and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Pyxis – ensure medication availability in Pyxis machines throughout the hospital; check medication expiration dates and perform necessary updates; address nurse questions on the floor related to medication dispensing.

• Opportunities for career advancement and growth.
• Fast‑paced, dynamic work environment that requires strong time management and organizational skills.

• Foster teamwork, member engagement, and community involvement.
• Leverage diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• Maintain a safe patient environment driven by the principle of "First Do No Harm".

• Education
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  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 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:
    Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting with two years in sterile compounding (IV and/or chemotherapy admixture); required.
  • Specialty Pharmacy:
    Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting required with two years in specialty setting; required.
• Licensure/Certification
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  • Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of pharmacy; required.
  • PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire; 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). Certificates must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained;
    
    required.
• Additional skills required
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  • State registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration;
    Technicians required to be certified through PTCB or NHA.
  • Knowledge of basic math skills, strong verbal and written communication skills; basic technology skills; other duties as outlined in Novant Health policies. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities; 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.
• Additional skills preferred
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  • Knowledge of medication names (trade and generic), doses, routes of administration, adverse effects; ability to demonstrate patient interview skills; strong communication with other healthcare professionals; experience with inventory management.

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.

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Location:

Wilmington, NC

Salary range: $85,000.00–$