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About WakeMed:
Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a nationally recognized, private, not-for-profit health care organization founded and based in Raleigh, N.C. The largest health system in Wake County, WakeMed exists to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding, compassionate, patient- and family-centered care to all. The 919-bed system comprises a network of facilities throughout the Triangle area, delivering health and wellness services that bring added value to the communities we serve. WakeMed is a leader in cardiac and vascular care, women's and children's services, emergency medicine and trauma care, physical rehabilitation, orthopaedics and neurosciences. Specialty facilities include the WakeMed Heart Center, Children's Hospital, Women's Pavilion and Birthplace, Rehabilitation Hospital, Adult and Children's Emergency Departments and a Level 1 Trauma Center. WakeMed's team of more than 9,400 employees, 2,000 volunteers, 1,300 affiliated physicians, and the more than 300 physicians employed by WakeMed Physician Practices use the most advanced technologies along with the best minds and the biggest hearts to ensure the finest quality in health care and community health. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WakeMed provides an inclusive work environment that promotes the valuing of differences, respect for people and cooperativeness among our diverse workforce. WakeMed does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in any terms or conditions of employment. All applicants/employees are considered for employment, transfer, promotion or training without regard to race, religion, color, gender, gender identity/expression, genetics, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Position Information:
The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician II performs specialized functions necessary to assist pharmacists in providing safe, efficient, friendly and cost-effective pharmacotherapy services. Specialized functions include, but are not limited to the following: prescription order entry, insurance adjudication, troubleshooting insurance rejections, filling prescriptions, preparing prescriptions for final pharmacist verification, delivering prescriptions to the patient bedside, checking patients out through the point of sale system, contacting providers with questions, assisting with inventory management, and restocking supplies. Performs quality control procedures and contributes to the maintenance of the pharmacy, equipment and supplies. Assumes responsibility for at least one pharmacy related project outside of normal job duties determined by supervisor/manager including workflow redesign, performance improvement, safety, quality control, regulatory, administrative, staff development and technology. Trains new employees and/or students in the theoretical and operational aspects of procedures and serves as a resource for less experienced staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:
3 Years Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Inpatient/Acute) And/Or 3 Years Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Outpatient) Required - Or Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Inpatient/Acute) And/Or Pharmacy Tech - Hospital (Outpatient) And Pharmacy - Specialty Area Required - Or Pharmacy - Enrolled in accredited school of Pharmacy Required - And Clinical - Pharmacy Technician In Pharmacy - Specialty Area Required

Education Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required - And College Courses Pharmacy Preferred

Licensure/Certification Requirements:
Eligible for Registration with NC Board of Pharmacy Required - Within 30 Days of Hire And Certified Pharmacy Technician Required - Or Equivalent Education Requirement Required

Hours of Work:
645-315, 9-530, 10-630, 12-830 Mon-Fri, and 745-815 Sat/Sun

Weekend Requirements:
Every Fourth

Call Requirements:
none