Pharmacy Technician-Inventory Specialist

Western North Carolina Community Health Services; Asheville, Town of Hempstead (NC, NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health services provider in Asheville is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician. The role involves preparing medications, providing customer service, and managing inventory. Candidates should have a high school diploma and certification as a Pharmacy Technician. Benefits include comprehensive health plans, paid holidays, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans

Two floating holidays

Accrued PTO

403b Retirement Plan with employer match

Disability and Life Insurance paid by employer

Student Loan Forgiveness programs

Qualifications

• Preferably five years of experience.
• Knowledge of medical office operations and FQHC roles.

Responsibilities

• Entering financial data for billing and cost tracking.
• Inputting prescription data into pharmacy management system.
• Providing patient education and counseling.

Skills

Bilingual

Customer Service

Patient Education

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Certified Pharmacy Technician by NC Board of Pharmacy

Job description

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INVENTORY SPECIALIST

Are you passionate about the patient experience?

Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity, and providing our team members with support. We are seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician (PT).

The Pharmacy Technicians (PTs) prepare medications under the supervision of a pharmacist, including counting, measuring, mixing, labeling, and recording medication details according to prescriptions. They also provide customer service in person and over the phone, assist with Patient Assistance Program, and handle Prior Authorization requests.

The Inventory Specialist orders medications from the wholesaler, maintains invoices, manages stock levels, conducts cycle counts, monitors medication expiry, and manages returns to maximize reimbursement.

The pharmacy is located at:

257 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Hours: Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm; Technicians work 8 hours with a half-hour lunch. We are hiring for the 9:30 am to 6 pm shift.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Entering financial data for billing and cost tracking.
• Inputting prescription data into pharmacy management system and billing correctly.
• Handling refill requests and other pharmacy calls.
• Assisting pharmacists with prescription filling tasks.
• Handing prescriptions to patients and verifying patient information.
• Providing patient education and counseling.
• Participating in quality assurance activities.
• Performing additional tasks as assigned.
• Verifying patient identity at pickup and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician by NC Board of Pharmacy.
• Preferably five years of experience.
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish or English/Russian/Ukrainian preferred.
• Knowledge of medical office operations and FQHC roles.

Work/Life Benefits include:

• Comprehensive health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Telehealth).
• Two floating holidays and ten paid holidays.
• Accrued PTO (up to 156 hours in the first year).
• Employee Assistance Network.
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match.
• Disability and Life Insurance paid by employer.
• Student Loan Forgiveness programs.

Career Growth Benefits:

• Monthly staff meetings and training.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) & Continuing Education Units (CEU).

WNCCHS is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.