Pharmacy Technician I/II Sterile Preparations @ Duke University Health System
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About Duke University Health System
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that impacts patients, their loved ones, and the community. Join our team in Durham, NC, at Duke University Hospital, one of the best hospitals in the United States with comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities.
Work Hours
Rotating Shifts: Days (6:30 am - 3:00 pm) and Evenings (3:00 pm - 11:30 pm) with every other weekend.
Job Responsibilities
Pharmacy Tech I: Follow workflow procedures for prescription processing, medication preparation and distribution. Responsibilities include restocking, managing calls, handling medications per legal and regulatory guidelines, supporting clinical pharmacists, and operating specialty machinery.
Pharmacy Tech II: All Tech I responsibilities plus advanced tasks such as preparing IV admixtures (including sterile products like chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition), training new staff, troubleshooting automated equipment, and engaging in clinical support activities. Certification through PTCB or ExCPT is required for Tech II.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare sterile products and IV admixtures accurately.
- Fill physician orders, medication carts, and stock requisitions.
- Maintain and document quality and safety standards.
- Support dispensing operations and clinical pharmacy services.
- Handle equipment operation and routine cleaning of compounding areas.
Minimum Qualifications
Pharmacy Tech I: High school diploma (or equivalent) and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician-training program, or acceptance into pharmacy school, or one year of pharmacy/health care experience.
Pharmacy Tech II: Same as Tech I requirements plus one year related experience and required certification from PTCB or ExCPT. Registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy is required within specified timeframes.
Key skills/competency
Pharmacy, sterile preparations, IV admixtures, prescription processing, medication safety, clinical support, quality assurance, equipment troubleshooting, compounding, regulatory compliance.
How to Get Hired at Duke University Health System
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight pharmacy and sterile preparation experience.
- Showcase certifications: Include PTCB or ExCPT credentials prominently.
- Research Duke Health: Understand their culture and clinical excellence.
- Prepare for technical questions: Brush up on IV admixture protocols and equipment operation.