Pharmacy Technician I - Clinical Intern

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About Duke University Hospital

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 the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Working hours: 

• 16 hours every 2 weeks


• Day shift


• Rotates weekdays and weekends

General Description of the Job Class

• 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.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

• 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• Handle medications in accordance to department, regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., medication records, pulling outdated/unusable medications).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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• 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

• N/A

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

• Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within the first 180 days.