About this role
<p>At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About Duke University Hospital</strong></p> <p>Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of Duke Health's four hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.</p><p style="text-align:center"><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">**$2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members**</span></span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Working hours:</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Monday-Friday</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">7:00 am - 3:30 pm</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">General Description of the Job Class</span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Continuity of Care pharmacy technician is a self-motivated, independent pharmacy technician responsible for working collaboratively with the Transitions of Care Manager within the Clinical and Patient Care Services division to perform medication history interviews for patients at Duke University Hospital.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pharmacy Tech II</span></span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· 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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· 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).</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Duties and Responsibilities of this Level</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· To accurately and efficiently follow workflow procedures including prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution to patient.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Restock automatic dispensing cabinets and anesthesia workstations as needed</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Answer and screens telephones calls and directs calls to appropriate personnel when needed.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· 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.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· 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).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· 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).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Deliver medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Complete and document all assigned safety and quality activities in compliance with department procedures.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Prepare IV solutions using aseptic technique and/or compound non-sterile medications at select locations.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Manage individual responsibilities while supporting team members and contributing to broader team goals.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· 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).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· 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).</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Manage individual responsibilities while being able to shift to help team members and contribute to broader team goals with minimum supervision.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Assist with training of new employees and students, educating them in job-specific functions.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">· Perform other related duties incidental as assigned.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p><u><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum Qualifications</span></span></strong></u></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Education</span></span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">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.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Minimum of one year of related experience.</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Degrees, Licensures, Certifications</span></span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required. </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).</span></span></li> </ul><br> <br> <div><p> Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status. </p> <br> <br> <div><p> 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. </p> <br> <strong>Essential Physical Job Functions:</strong> <div><p> Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job 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. </p> <br></div></div></div>