Pharmacy Technician

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician

Immediate Supervisor Title: Pharmacy Manager/Pharmacist

A non-exempt, Pharmacy Technician position is to perform duties under the supervision of the pharmacist related to the operation of the pharmacy. A bilingual Pharmacy Technician would be strongly preferred as a large percentage of our patient base only speaks Spanish.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• May perform certain nondiscretionary and specialized functions consistent with their training in pharmacy practice while under the immediate supervision of a licensed pharmacist.”
• Provides customer service for patients who present to the pharmacy utilizing good verbal technique via phone or in person.
• Provides translation services for those patients not fluent in English.
• Accepts written prescriptions from patients, obtains pertinent data for prescription processing,
• Operates pharmacy computer system and technology, for input of patient data, prescription information, processing insurance, maintaining pricing, and other related activities.
• Counts or measures prescribed quantities of medication as needed.
• Places the prescribed quantities of medication into the proper prescription container and affixes appropriate labels as needed
• Reconstitutes pre-measured oral medications as needed
• Processes prescriptions utilizing the pharmacy software and technology systems, and clinic software systems
• Files the completed prescriptions alphabetically for pick-up
• Hands out completed refills to the patient when no counseling is necessary
• Prepares and submits third party billing forms, as directed by the pharmacist, which may include resubmission of adjustments for unpaid or erroneous claims, by electronic or hardcopy means.
• Maintains stock of vials, ovals, lids, paper bags and other pharmacy and office supplies needed for appropriate workflow. Also assures ordering of these supplies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by pharmacist or pharmacist manager

What we offer:

• $15 - $17 per hour, 40 hours per week
• 100% employer paid benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401k with a 2% match
• 14 days of PTO and up to 40 hours of wellness leave per year
• Consistent schedule of Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (office closed for lunch from 12pm - 1pm)
• Small, yet growing non-profit organization!

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: Minimum of one year of related experience

Other Requirements: Licensed/Certified as a Pharmacy Technician in North Carolina, required to be completed within 6 months - 1 year of employment

Equipment Operated: Standard pharmacy items such as packaging and dispensing equipment. Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Point of sale equipment including cash register and credit card machine terminal.

Work Environment: Pharmacy and medical office settings. Frequent contact with public.

Occasional exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a pharmacy. Possible exposure to drug vapors or particles (powdered antibiotics that are reconstituted, for example). Possible indirect exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease via patient contact exposure. Possible exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals: such as, chemotherapeutic agent preparation (exposure is minimal with appropriate use of personal protective equipment).

Mental/Physical Requirements: Standing for extended periods, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear, and specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. May experience occasional stress from dealing with heavy workload.