Pharmacy Technician (Broughton Hospital)

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Broughton Hospital

Job Classification Title

Pharmacy Technician (S)

Position Number

60044983

Grade

MH03

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

Broughton Hospital is currently recruiting for a Pharmacy Technician position for 2nd shift. The primary purpose of this position is to provide technical services in the dispensing area of the Pharmacy Department at Broughton Hospital. Daily activities include, but are not limited to: Preparing, transporting, and refilling/restocking medications in automated dispensing cabinets; operating the pharmacy supply carousel; operating and refilling unit dose packaging equipment; using the pharmacy information system to refill medications and update patient electronic profiles; and preparing sterile/non-sterile compounded items. All work prepared by the Pharmacy Technician is checked by a Licensed Pharmacist before delivery to patient care areas. Individuals working in this position will interface with patients and hospital staff daily. The ideal candidate for this position will work well with others, model excellent customer service skills whether in person or in telephone interactions, work efficiently under pressure, and meet deadlines.


Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Selecting correct medication and quantities to prepare medications using dispensing tickets and medication fill lists, which includes adding correct auxiliary labeling as needed.
Preparing medication from reports generated from automated dispensing cabinet equipment via the central pharmacy carousel.
Preparing sterile/non-sterile compounded products using aseptic technique.
Completing medication storage area inspections on monthly basis (central pharmacy and patient care units).
Adhering to NC Board of Pharmacy regulations and customer service standards as well as complying with The Joint Commission and CMS standards.
Using standard computer programs (i.e., Word, Excel) for documentation.
Balancing workload for various areas of responsibility (clinical and distributive).
Maintaining positive working relationships with nursing and other hospital staff.
Using pharmacy-related equipment (i.e., packaging machine, automated dispensing cabinet technology, pharmacy supply carousel).
Serving on hospital committees when appointed.
Transporting medications to patient care area(s) in a safe and secure manner.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $34,066.00 - $51,099.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Experience providing technical skills in a pharmacy setting (i.e., preparing medication for dispensing)

Management Prefers candidates with the following:

• Holds a current Pharmacy Technician Certification

• One or more years of Pharmacy related experience.

This individual must have a Valid NC Driver’s license to pick-up from local pharmacies if needed.

Conditional Requirements: Selected applicants must be able to pass a State Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check, and complete and pass BLS/CPR training and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training during orientation.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

The normal work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday from 12:00pm - 9:00pm with rotating weekends and holidays 8:00am - 4:00pm; however, flexibility is required to meet hospital, department, and training needs.  This position typically works every ninth (9th) weekend and one to two (1 - 2) holidays a year pending facility needs. 

About the Facility:

Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).  With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Application Process
 Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:59pm prior to the closing date.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. 

 Veteran’s and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

 ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-608-4130.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Completion of an accredited nine-month Pharmacy Technician program; or High school diploma or General Educational Development diploma and one year of pharmacy-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require certification as a Pharmacy Technician.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Shanna Marie Hennessee

Email:

[email protected]