Pharmacy Technician III - Certified

What We Offer Novant Health is seeking a Pharmacy Tech, to join our Pharmacy team at Brunswick Medical Center, to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care, every time.

Work Schedule:

Rotating schedule: weekdays 6:30am-9pm, weekends 6:30am-5pm At Novant Health, you'll find a supportive team environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your work makes a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families. Meaningful Patient Impact

• Play a key role in delivering safe, accurate, and personalized medication care that truly improves patients' lives. Collaborative & Inclusive Culture
• Work alongside supportive teammates who value open communication, diversity, and innovation — with opportunities to mentor and grow together. Commitment to Excellence & Growth
• Benefit from clear standards, ongoing training, and professional development programs that help you advance your career while maintaining top-tier care quality. Shared Mission & Values
• Be part of a trusted organization that lives its First Do No Harm commitment and champions accessible, affordable, and patient-centered pharmacy services.

What You'll Do Basic duties in acute care setting include but are not limited to: Filling and delivering medication orders for all age groups under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Performing non-sterile compounding and repackaging. Answering and screening telephone calls and referring calls to a pharmacist when appropriate. Processing cart fills, refills to automated dispensing machines and replenishments to emergency kits and carts. Demonstrating proficiency with equipment and software.

What We're Looking For Education:

High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred (required for validating duties).

Experience:

Acute Care:

Prior experience in a minimum of three pharmacy skills (examples may include but are not limited to the following activities: medication distribution, sterile compounding, medication listing, controlled substance accountability, highly privileged ADS, validating duties and/or procurement)...OR...hired as a Pharmacy Tech II Certified, have 2 years experience in acute care and now competently performing a third pharmacy skill as described above, required.

Outpatient Oncology:

Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting with two years in sterile compounding (of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture), required.

Specialty pharmacy:

Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting required with two years in specialty setting, required.

Licensure/Certification:

Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of Pharmacy, required. PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire, required. A minimum of two relevant specialized certificates/certifications from approved vendors such as PTCB, BPTS or NPTA (examples include but are not limited to product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, sterile compounding)...or...one additional certificate/certification for technicians with Validating Tech credentials (NC). The additional certificates/certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable, required. Additional Skills (required): State registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team. Validating duties (NC only): must complete initial didactic and practical training prior to initial validation. Must obtain 99.7% accuracy rate on initial validation and 99% accuracy in subsequent audits. Additional Skills (preferred): Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Experience with inventory management. Why Choose Novant Health? At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves. Job Opening

ID 165700

Qualifications:

Education:

High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred (required for validating duties).

Experience:

Acute Care:

Prior experience in a minimum of three pharmacy skills (examples may include but are not limited to the following activities: medication distribution, sterile compounding, medication listing, controlled substance accountability, highly privileged ADS, validating duties and/or procurement)...OR...hired as a Pharmacy Tech II Certified, have 2 years experience in acute care and now competently performing a third pharmacy skill as described above, required.

Outpatient Oncology:

Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting with two years in sterile compounding (of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture), required.

Specialty pharmacy:

Minimum of four years of experience in any pharmacy setting required with two years in specialty setting, required.

Licensure/Certification:

Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of Pharmacy, required. PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire, required. A minimum of two relevant specialized certificates/certifications from approved vendors such as PTCB, BPTS or NPTA (examples include but are not limited to product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, sterile compounding)...or...one additional certificate/certification for technicians with Validating Tech credentials (NC). The additional certificates/certifications must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable, required. Additional Skills (required): State registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team. Validating duties (NC only): must complete initial didactic and practical training prior to initial validation. Must obtain 99.7% accuracy rate on initial validation and 99% accuracy in subsequent audits. Additional Skills (preferred): Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Experience with inventory management.