Overview: The Pharmacy Validation Specialist is responsible for validating specific functions of other registered pharmacy technicians in filling floor stock and unit dose distribution systems for inpatients in a hospital. Working under general supervision, this role ensures that unit dose distribution systems have been accurately prepared to meet the pharmaceutical needs of the hospital and its patients. This job validates stocking of: patient care unit medication inventories; ancillary drug cabinet inventories; automated dispensing or drug supply devices; and hospital kits. Responsibilities: Validates numerous drug distribution systems to verify that medications from the pharmacy have been accurately distributed to the different hospital care units.Understands how different drug distribution systems can be used to meet the needs of hospital care units while also recognizing the limitations of each.Validates the filling of floor stock and unit dose distribution systems for compounded or admixed prescription drugs only after a pharmacist has verified that the drugs have been prepared correctly.Identifies floor stock and unit dose distributions systems issues, recommending solutions and the required steps to Pharmacy Technicians.Performs other Pharmacy Technician duties as required or assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATION:Required: Associate degree in pharmacy technologyEXPERIENCE:Required: 2 yearsLICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Pharmacy Technician certification through PTCB or NHA prior to hire. Registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Overview: The Pharmacy Technician works under the close supervision of a registered pharmacist and performs a variety of tasks including but not limited to aseptic compounding activities required to dispense IV compounding prescriptions, and/or recording medication histories, and/or, performing activities required to receive, dispense, and deliver non-controlled and controlled medications to provide quality, safe patient care. Responsibilities: Prepares, distributes, and disposes of medication in compliance with current standards under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and/or interviews patients to obtain an accurate and complete medication history based on organization standards and/or compounds hazardous and non-hazardous IV medications.Navigates electronic medical records to gather pertinent information to assist with pharmacy activities.Operates pharmacy systems technology and automation to assist with medication preparation.Completes medication regulatory and compliance activities.Communicates effectively with other health care professionals to deliver high-quality customer service.Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: EDUCATION:Required: High School Diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE:Required: 1 year work experience (pharmacy experience preferred but not required)LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:Required: Pharmacy Technician certification through PTCB or NHA prior to hire. Registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.