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Pharmacy Technician

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Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. 

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG193759SP
Internal Recruitment No
Working Title Pharmacy Technician
Anticipated Hiring Range $39,000 - $40,718
Work Schedule Monday-Friday; 10:00am-7:00pm
Job Location Raleigh, NC
Department CVM Teaching Hospital
About the Department
The NC State Veterinary Hospital (VH), established in 1983, is one of the highest rated regional academic medical centers in the country, serving communities throughout North Carolina as well as many other states.

The mission of the Veterinary Hospital is three-fold:
  1. Compassionate, state-of-the-art specialty healthcare
  2. Expert clinical instruction for 4th year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine
  3. Ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine


With over seventeen clinical services staffed by board certified specialists, many of whom are not only nationally but also internationally renowned, the VH is on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine. Patients benefit from the combined expertise of multiple specialists utilizing a team approach to patient health care. Each year, nearly 35,000 patients are treated in the VH. The VH provides compassionate care, state-of-the-art specialty health care, expert clinical instruction for 4th-year veterinary students from the College of Veterinary Medicine, specialty training for veterinary pharmacy residents and pharmacy technology students, and ongoing investigation of innovative techniques and procedures to further advance the field of veterinary medicine.
Essential Job Duties
The Pharmacy Technician will provide pharmaceutical care for patients in the Veterinary Hospital (VH).

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Assisting with prescription processing and compounding
  • Providing pharmaceutical care for outside prescriptions
  • Keeping pharmaceuticals stocked in various protected areas of the hospital for in-house treatment of patients
  • Serving as a preceptor for pharmacy technology students rotating from the Wake Technical Community College program
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

Completion of an accredited nine-month Pharmacy Technician program; or high school diploma or equivalency and one year of pharmacy-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Some positions may require certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
Other Required Qualifications
  • Basic drug information knowledge base.
  • Basic pharmacy technician skills (prescription processing, compounding, customer service.)
  • Basic computer skills, Microsoft office knowledge (or similar software).
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
Required License or Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
Valid NC Driver's License required No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date 12/21/2023
Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.) 01/08/2024
Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. 
Position Details

Position Number 00101436
Position Type SHRA
Position Classification Band Title Pharmacy Technician
Position Classification Band Level Journey
Position Classification Salary Range $ 33,540 - $ 65,494
Salary Grade Equivalency GN05
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0
Appointment 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Time Limited Position No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Department Id 192001 - CVM Teaching Hospital
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU Website
    • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Radio / Television Advertisement
    • Professional Organization
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have pharmacy experience in a veterinary setting?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Please describe your general pharmacy technician skills (prescription processing, compounding, customer service).

    (Open Ended Question)

  5. * Do you (or will you by date of hire) possess a current Pharmacy Technician certification?
    • Yes, I currently possess a Pharmacy Technician certification.
    • No, I do not currently possess a current Pharmacy Technician certification, but will possess the certification by the time of hire.
    • No, I currently do not possess a current Pharmacy Technician certification and will not possess it by the time of hire.

Application Materials Required

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
  3. Contact Information for References
Optional Documents