Certified Pharmacy Technician

Piedmont Health Services Inc; Moncure (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Holidays

CME

Job summary

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. in Moncure, NC is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support daily operations at the Moncure CHC location. The role involves assisting the Pharmacy Manager, printing reports, ordering medications, and providing patient services with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

The position requires a certified Pharmacy Technician with strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse patient populations. English/Spanish bilingual skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be a certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Preferred: English/Spanish bilingual.
• One to three years of experience in pharmacy and customer service/healthcare preferred.
• Current/valid License: Passed National Certification Exam preferred, registered with NC Board of Pharmacy.
• Immunizations: up-to-date and medically cleared prior to employment.
• Pay Range: $17.85 - $23.99 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes pharmacy knowledge to ensure appropriate decisions in conjunction with pharmacist.
• Assesses individual patient questions and refers to pharmacist appropriately.
• Provide services to all age groups.
• Discuss areas of medication usage with pharmacist.
• Discuss third party payer information with patients.
• Provide drug information to medical staff using appropriate references.
• Understand and follow PHS policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacy law.
• Provide timely patient services with compassion.
• Work with Pharmacy Manager and center staff to support operations.
• Assist with revenue, expense tracking, and overall pharmacy performance.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee.

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title –

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position:

Understands most pharmacy computer functions, understands drug ordering process, able to print most computer reports, able to communicate with medical providers, understands most pharmacy operations, able to assist Pharmacy Manager with operations. Able to begin daily pharmacy operations without pharmacist, can perform most pharmacy computer functions, can order medications from wholesaler independently, complete most pharmacy daily and monthly reports, complete weekly Pfizer report, can perform routine inventory functions, understands and practices good patient relationships, works well with center staff, provides leadership for other technicians, can handle most telephone queries, understands IVR operation, understands Medicare Part D.

• Work Location: Moncure CHC - 7228 Moncure-Pittsboro Road, Moncure, NC 27559
• Work Schedule: (Subject to change based on department needs)
  • Monday: 8:30am – 8:00pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
  • Thursday: 8:30am – 8:00pm
  • Friday: 8:30am – 1:00pm
• Travel: To All PHS Sites As/If Needed

Duties/ Responsibilities –

• Utilizes pharmacy knowledge to insure appropriate decisions in conjunction with pharmacist.
• Assesses individual patient questions and refers to pharmacist appropriately.
• Able to provide appropriate services to all age groups.
• Able to discuss areas of medication usage with pharmacist.
• Demonstrates ability to discuss third party payer information with patients.
• Demonstrates ability to provide drug information to medical staff by utilizing appropriate references.
• Understands PHS policy and procedures regarding protocols utilized by PHS.
• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacy law.
• Understands how to provide patient services in a timely manner and with compassion.
• Works well with all of PHS.
• Works with pharmacy program in a positive, professional manner.
• Understands revenue and expense statistics for pharmacy.
• Understands role of community health centers.
• Works to increase revenue for PHS pharmacies and to decrease expenses.
• Inspires confidence from staff and patients.
• Works in a manner that produces accessibility to patients.
• Works cooperatively with Pharmacy Manager.
• Constantly works to improve pharmacy services.
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule.
• Provides leadership for PHS.
• Always aware of patient needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate working relationship with entire center staff.
• Performs all other duties , as assigned.

Qualifications –

Education:

Minimum high school graduate or equivalency

Required:

Must be a certified Pharmacy Technician.

Preferred:

English/Spanish Bilingual skills preferred, One to three years of experience in pharmacy and customer service/healthcare preferred.

Current/valid License:

Passed National Certification Exam- preferred, registered with N.C. Board of Pharmacy

Immunizations:

Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment.

Pay Rang:

$17.85 - $23.99 (commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.