Pharmacy Technician

North Carolina Community Health Center Association; Brevard (NC); On-site; USD 21,821 - 31,078; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$500 sign-on bonus

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

403(b) retirement account with company matching

PTO and Personal Day accrual

Company sponsored life insurance

Job summary

A community health organization in Brevard, NC, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists and ensure effective medication dispensing. This role offers a starting pay of $19.20 per hour and various benefits including a competitive benefits plan and a $500 sign-on bonus after 90 days. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be eligible for pharmacy registration in North Carolina, and strong customer service skills are essential. Bilingual ability in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Eligible to register with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist with dispensing medications and customer service.
• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing.
• Assist with inventory management.

Skills

Effective communication in Spanish

Inventory management

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Eligible to register with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred

Job description

Overview

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician to be part of our Pharmacy Team in Brevard, NC.

Newly hired Pharmacy Technicians are eligible for a $500.00 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment!

No nights or weekends!

Starting pay of $19.20 hourly. Higher starting compensation considered based upon experience, certifications, bilingual status, etc.

What We Offer You

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 – (We value a work-life balance!)

What You'll Do

The Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist with all aspects of accurately dispensing medications while providing exceptional customer service to clinic patients.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Accountable for ensuring all monthly inventory tasks are completed by pharmacy staff, including counts, returns, checking for out of dates, and other duties as assigned.
• Completes all administrative tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: operating the fax machine, receiving and sending mail, and other forms of correspondence.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Eligible to register with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients in Spanish (preferred, not required).
• Must be able to read and generate written medical communication and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, providers, peers, supervisor or other collaborative community agencies.
• Ability to communicate any real or potential problems to appropriate risk management staff.
• Builds a positive work environment by working cooperatively within department and with other areas through teamwork, interpersonal skills, and personal improvement/initiative.
• Strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and culturally diverse patient population.

About Blue Ridge Health

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

Equal Employment Opportunities

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, 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.