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Pharmacy Tech I/II - Cancer Center Infusion Pharmacy (Full-Time)
Work Arrangement:
Requisition Number: 204108
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location:
Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: May 12, 2023
Duke University Hospital
Duke University Hospital is consistently rated as one of the best in the
United States and is known around the world for its outstanding care and
groundbreaking research. Duke University Hospital has 1,048 licensed inpatient
beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including
a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 65
operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; a separate hospital outpatient
surgical department with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and
interventional radiology area. For 2021-2022, U.S. News and World Report
ranked Duke University Hospital nationally in 11 adult specialties: cancer,
cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, ear, nose & throat,
gastroenterology & GI surgery, gynecology, neurology & neurosurgery,
ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology & lung surgery, and urology. Duke
University Hospital is also ranked first in North Carolina and first in the
Raleigh-Durham area.
In addition to its hospitals, Duke Health has an extensive, geographically
dispersed network of outpatient facilities that include primary care offices,
urgent care centers, multi-specialty clinics and outpatient surgery centers.
$5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members
Work Location : Duke University Hospital - Durham, NC
Working hours:
Monday - Friday
7:00am - 6:30pm
General Description of the Job Class
Pharmacy Tech I
This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in
accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the
procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as,
assisting with clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role
in ensuring safe medication use.
Pharmacy Tech II
This individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties in
accordance to department procedures, which may be related to the
procurement, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as,
provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's role
in ensuring safe medication use.
Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent in all
tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achieved the
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).
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
Pharmacy Tech I
To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including
prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to
patient.
Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as
needed
Answer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriate
personnel when needed.
Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal
requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable
medications).
Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies and
customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy and deliver a timely
resolution of any medication or insurance related concern.
Assist with a variety of basic clinical functions in support of the
clinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adherence initiatives,
patient follow up calls).
Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialty
machinery, equipment, devices or software necessary in performing job
functions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders,
drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
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.
Pharmacy Tech II
Perform a variety of clinical functions in support of the clinical
pharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medication safety and adherence
initiatives, patient follow up calls, collection of clinical data for the
pharmacist).
Efficient operation and ability to troubleshoot specialty machinery,
equipment, devices or software as necessary in performing job functions
(e.g., carousels, automated dispensing cabinets, compounders, drug
delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).
Manage individual responsibilities while being able to shift to help team
members and contribute to broader team goals with minimum supervision.
Assist with training of new employees and students, educating them in job-
specific functions.
Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Pharmacy Tech I: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an
accredited pharmacy technician-training program. or Acceptance into
pharmacy school. or High school diploma or equivalent and one year of
pharmacy or health care related experience.
Pharmacy Tech II: High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an
accredited pharmacy technician-training program. or Acceptance into
pharmacy school. or High school diploma or equivalent and one year of
pharmacy or health care related experience.
Experience
Pharmacy Tech I: N/A
Pharmacy Tech II: Minimum of one years related experience.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
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 is
required. Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification
of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
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providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color,
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exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and
welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all
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these values.
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University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require
specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and
provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each
hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
