Pharmacy Transition Specialist

UNC Health Care; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 25,953 - 36,878; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program

Health benefits from UNC Health

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist patients transitioning from post-acute stays by evaluating their self-care needs. The role involves assembling medication histories, documenting findings, and coordinating with clinical staff to ensure patients’ self-care items are delivered.

This full-time position offers an hourly salary between $18.84 and $26.77, with potential for additional incentives. Candidates need to complete a Pharmacy Technician Program and must register with the NC Board of Pharmacy.

Qualifications

• Completion of a nine‑month Pharmacy Technician Program or equivalent education.
• Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy unless enrolled in PharmD.
• CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA unless enrolled in PharmD.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medication histories from various sources.
• Communicate patient feedback to the service team.
• Manage and deliver self-care items to patients.
• Monitor patient status and ensure adequate self-care needs.

Skills

Medication history assembly

Patient communication

Coordinating care

Education

Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well‑being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

Assists transition patients by evaluating their self‑care needs and providing the items to them after a post‑acute stay. Assembles and reviews medication history and documents their findings.

This position qualifies for our Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, which includes $5,000 in commitment incentives spread over a two‑year period. Payment is made after six months, one year, and two years of employment.

Responsibilities

1. Assemble medication histories by consulting patients, family members, outside pharmacies, and medical records; document histories and communicate findings with pharmacy and clinical staff.
2. Communicate patient feedback and requests to the post‑acute service team.
3. Coordinate meetings, manage, and deliver the patient’s self‑care items.
4. Track and monitor patient status and pending transitions to post‑acute care; engage patients to ensure their self‑care needs—medication, products, and services—are adequately met. Review medical records to evaluate self‑care requirements and work with the clinical team, case management, and other medical staff to achieve the patient’s self‑care goals.

Other Information

Education Requirements

• Completion of a nine‑month Pharmacy Technician Program (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
• CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA unless enrolled in a PharmD program.

Professional Experience Requirements

• If completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program: No prior experience required.
• If a high school diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Knowledge/Skills and Abilities Requirements

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE

Entity: UNC Medical Center

Organization Unit: Amb. Pharm Care Network-COP

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00

Salary Range: $18.84 - $26.77 per hour (Hiring Range)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Rotating

Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email [e-mail] if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or apply for a career opportunity.