Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy (Part-Time)

Company: Duke Health
Location: Durham
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

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 957 inpatient beds and offers comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center; a major surgery suite containing 51 operating rooms; an endo-surgery center; an Ambulatory Surgery Center with nine operating rooms and an extensive diagnostic and interventional radiology area. In fiscal year 2018, Duke University Hospital admitted 42,916 patients and had 1,085,740 outpatient visits in fiscal year 2017. U.S News & World Report named Duke University Hospital #1 in North Carolina and #1 in the Raleigh-Durham area in 2018-19. Duke University Hospital is ranked in the top 20 nationally for seven adult specialties, including cardiology and heart surgery, nephrology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pulmonology, rheumatology, and urology. 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. Location/ Department Duke University Hospital; Inpatient Pediatric Pharmacy; Durham, NC Work Hours Every three weekends; rotating morning and evening shifts (6:30am-3pm, 9am-5:30pm, 3pm-11:30pm).Occ SummaryPharmacy Tech 1This individual performs, under su pervision, a variety of duties inaccordance to department procedures, wh ich may be related to theprocurement, preparation, distribution and stor age of drugs, as well as,assistingwith clinical pharmacy services accor ding to the Pharmacy'srole in ensuring safe medication use.Pharmacy Tech IIThis individual performs, under supervision, a variety of duties inac cordance to department procedures, which may be related to theprocuremen t, preparation, distribution and storage of drugs, as well as,provision of clinical pharmacy services according to the Pharmacy's rolein ensurin g safe medication use.Individuals eligible for pharmacy technician level II are competent inall tasks associated with pharmacy technician level I and have achievedthe area specific advanced competency requirements. Pharmacy technicianlevel II staff must achieve and maintain certificatio n by the PharmacyTechnician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for t heCertificationof Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT). Work Perfor medPharmacy Tech 1To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures includingprescription processing, medication preparation and distribution topatient.Restock automaticdispensing cabinets and anesthe sia workstations asneededAnswer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriatepersonnel when needed.Handle medications in accorda nce to department, regulatory and legalrequirements (e.g., medication re cords, pulling outdated/unusablemedications).Collaborates with immediate pharmacy team, insurance companies andcustomers alike to resolve issues , ensure accuracy and deliver a timelyresolution of any medication or in surance related concern.Assist with a variety of basic clinical function s in support of theclinical pharmacist (e.g., medication safety and adhe rence initiatives,patient follow up calls).Efficient operation and basic level of technical support for specialtymachinery, equipment, devices o r software necessary in performing jobfunctions (e.g., carousels, autom ated dispensing cabinets, compounders,drug delivery devices, retail phar macy systems).Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancil lary areas.Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activit ies incompliance with department procedures.Prepare IV solutions using a septic technique and/or compound non-sterilemedications at select locati ons.Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.Perform other related duties incident al as assigned.Pharmacy Tech IIPerform a variety of clinical functions i n support of the clinicalpharmacist (e.g., patient interviews, medicatio n safety and adherenceinitiatives, patient follow up calls, collection o f clinical data forthe pharmacist).Efficient operation and ability to tr oubleshoot specialty machinery,equipment, devices or software as neces sary in performing jobfunctions (e.g., carousels, automated dispensing c abinets, compounders,drug delivery devices, retail pharmacy systems).Man age individual responsibilities while being able to shift to helpteam me mbers and contribute to broader team goals with minimumsupervision.Assis t with training of new employees and students, educating them injob-spec ific functions.Perform other related duties incidental as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesConsiderable knowledge of drug names, medical terminology andpharmaceutical calculations.Proficie nt computer skills.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Requir es critical thinking skills with ability to implement solutions.Excellen t customer service skills including prioritizing the needs ofpatients an d multidisciplinary team members while displaying empathy inall interact ions to ensure complete satisfaction.Strong organizational skills includ ing staying focused on assigned taskand using time and resources effecti vely and efficiently to achieve jobexpectations.Typical physical demands include ability to perform the job whilestanding, reaching, stretching, stooping, and sitting for prolongedtimes; manual dexterity sufficient t o perform computer, dispensingfunctions of the job; ability to lift up t o 20 lbs., while walking,stooping, bending and reaching. Lev el CharacteristicsN/A Minimum QualificationsEducationPharmacy Tech 1 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. ExperiencePharmacy Tech 1 N/A Pharmacy Tech II Minimum of one years related experience. Degrees, Licensures, CertificationsPharmacy Tech 1 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). Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this 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 voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values. Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke 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.

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