Pharmacy Access & Patient Care Specialist

Atrium Health; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist chronic disease patients in obtaining prescription medications at affordable costs. You will work closely with pharmacists, technicians, and clinic practices to ensure patients obtain required medications and access programs as needed.

The role requires registration with the state board of pharmacy, CPhT or ExCPT certification, and an associate degree in pharmacy technology for NC technicians with validating responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Registration/licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Certification: CPhT or ExCPT.
• Associate degree preferred for NC technicians with validating responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Completes area-specific tasks per standard processes and policies.
• Acts as an expert with equipment and technology in the specialized area.
• Solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation and records.
• Supports communication with patients and the care team.
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities to ensure safe, effective patient care.
• Supports implementation of operational changes and standardization.
• Participates in site or system specialized work teams or councils.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Keeps current with changes and shares knowledge with team.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Critical thinking

Basic math

Medical terminology

Organization

Confidentiality

PC skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree in Pharmacy Technology

Tools

Epic

Excel

Outlook

Call Center Systems

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist chronic disease patients in obtaining prescription medications at affordable costs. You will work closely with pharmacists, technicians, and clinic practices to ensure patients obtain required medications and access programs as needed.

The role requires registration with the state board of pharmacy, CPhT or ExCPT certification, and an associate degree in pharmacy technology for NC technicians with validating responsibilities.