The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in various pharmacy services including patient eligibility as well as medication access, filling, and dispensing processes in accordance with applicable rules and laws set by governing bodies including the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
The Pharmacy Technician is the main link between the patients and the Provider. They provide services that reflect the mission, standards, and philosophy of the Hot Springs Health Program.
Essential Job Duties
A. Abide by and work within the guidelines of the NC Board of Pharmacy.
B. Accurately enter, fill and refill prescriptions per provider orders from HSHP or otherwise, and organize medication(s) and order(s) for the pharmacist or dispensing physician to check.
C. Maintain pharmacy inventory by stocking, ordering needed medications and supplies, verifying receipt of medications, processing wholesaler invoices as per current practices, and removing outdated medications from stock.
D. Work with the clinical assistants to order and maintain lab stock.
E. Balance daily pharmacy transactions and controlled substances.
F. Manage point of sale system to accurately charge medications to patients and complete the prescription order cycle.
G. Maintain a clean and stocked pharmacy and accurate records by completing all items on daily and monthly checklists as per current practices.
H. Assist with prior authorizations.
I. Attend all required staff training and meetings.
J. Work with the HSHP medication assistance specialist as needed to increase patient access to medications.
K. Follow all OSHA, HIPPA, USP, and safety guidelines. Abide by all federal, state, and local regulations.
Education and Experience
A. Education: Required Pharmacy Technician Certification
B. Experience: Prior Pharmacy Technician experience preferred but not required.
C. Other: Valid N.C. Driver’s License, and dependable transportation.
Pharmacy Technician – $1,500 Sign-On/Retention Bonus
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Western NC Community Health Services (WNCCHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC). We are committed to caring for our patients with purpose and integrity and providing our team members with the support they need. We are looking for a full-time Pharmacy Technician.
Pharmacy operates Monday – Thursday 8am – 7pm and Friday 8am – 5pm.
Technicians work eight hours per day with half-hour lunch.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Includes but not limited to the following:
• Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist
• Count, measure, label, and record quantities
• Use of pharmacy management database
• Ensure compliance with 340b regulations
• Provide Customer service both in-person and over the phone
• Assist our patients with enrolling in appropriate Patient Assistance Program
• Assist with Prior Authorization request processing for our clinics
• Support robotic dispensing system
• Support expansion of clinical pharmacist services
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Fully Vaccinated with COVID vaccine
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT preferred)
• Five years’ experience preferred
• Bi-lingual Spanish, or Russian/Ukrainian is preferred
FULL-TIME BENEFITS:
• A competitive salary
• Excellent benefits package including:
o Medical
o Dental
o Vision
o Ten (10) Paid Holidays
o Accrued PTO (total of 156 hours 1st year)
o Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
o Company Paid Life Insurance
• No weekends, or holiday work required
Candidates may apply by emailing a resume in MS Word or PDF format to employment@wncchs.org, or mail to Human Resources, P.O. Box 338, Asheville, NC 28802.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; racial/ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
Bertie County Rural Health Association
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Certified Pharmacy Technician
Purpose of the Job: Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. Count, measure, mix, label, and record quantities, amounts, and dosages of medications according to prescription orders
Tasks
1. Organize in shelves the inventory stock delivered on a daily basis.
2. Review wholesaler invoices to verify that all invoiced items are actually received.
3. Upload inventory cost information in the pharmacy management database.
4. As assigned by the supervisor, enter the financial information necessary to ensure proper billing/ cost tracking of each prescription filled.
5. As assigned by the supervisor, enter the data necessary to fill prescriptions in the pharmacy management database.
6. Code or charge each prescription filled to the correct payer.
7. Accept telephone requests for prescriptions refills and get them ready for processing. Handle other telephone calls/messages for the pharmacy.
8. Help the pharmacists and/or dispensing physicians with prescription-filling tasks, e.g., counting tablets and capsules, labeling bottles, etc.
9. Hand the patient (or his or her representative) filled prescriptions.
10. Inquire about the patient’s (or his or her representative) need or desire for additional education/counseling.
11. Obtain the signature of the patient (or his or her representative) who is receiving the filled prescriptions.
12. Process prescription payment slips to ensure that patient co-payments are accurately and effectively collected. (This requires close collaboration with front desk and financial management personnel.)
13. As assigned by the supervisor, order inventory and other supplies from the pharmacy wholesaler.
14. As assigned by the supervisor, report to the Chief Financial Officer the number of prescriptions filled and the total wholesaler order amount on a daily basis.
15. As assigned by the supervisor, print computer reports.
16. As assigned by the supervisor, provide treatment adherence services, e.g., pre-filling weekly medication boxes, observing patients on “directly observed therapy”, etc.
17. Periodically check the inventory stock for outdated items.
18. Participate in quality assurance/quality improvement activities.
19. The supervisor may assign other tasks from time to time.
Qualities
This job requires:
1. Integrity, i.e., being honest and ethical
2. Dependability, i.e., being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations
3. Organization, i.e., approaching tasks in a logical and sequential manner, minimizing confusion, and avoiding inconsistencies
4. Self-Control, i.e., maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior—even in difficult situations
5. Stress Tolerance, i.e., accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations
6. Attention to Detail, i.e., being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks
7. Adaptability/Flexibility, i.e., being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace
8. Cooperation, i.e., being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude
Education: Graduation from high school
Training: As required by the NC Board of Pharmacy to be listed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Work Experience: None
Licenses: None
Fair Labor Standards Act Classification: Non-exempt
Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Classification: Not at risk
Internal Credentialing: No
Internal Privileging: No
Supervisor: Director of Pharmacy
Summary
The clinical pharmacist is a licensed professional with knowledge and proficiency in pharmacy practice including pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacotherapeutics. The pharmacist is responsible for interpreting and evaluating appropriateness of pharmacological therapy to ensure that patients receive optimal drug therapy. The pharmacist will practice at two to three Appalachian Mountain Clinics: Leicester Community Health Center and the Dale Fell Community Health Center in Asheville. Services could be provided at our Sylva location in the future as the need grows.
Responsibilities
The pharmacist is responsible for providing a full range of pharmaceutical service functions including, but not limited to:
Clinical:
Select appropriate drug therapy based upon the pharmaceutical principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
Complete patient-specific monitoring for efficacy, adverse effects, and clinical outcomes
Communicate relevant findings and/or recommendations to other health care providers verbally and in writing
Provide medication and device counseling to patients and caregivers
Complete medical history and medication reconciliations
Establish a patient panel for continual follow up under a CPA
Education:
Provide concise, applicable, comprehensive, and timely responses to requests for drug information
Educate health care professionals, students, patients, and the public regarding rational drug therapy
Maintain basic knowledge of pharmaceutics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacotherapeutics in the area of practice
Establish an understanding of the 340B program and help to grow pharmacy
utilization
Contribute to quality improvement efforts and develop new initiatives,
policies, and procedures
Complete Chronic Care Management consults
Administrative:
Establish and implement programs that help ensure cost-effective drug
therapy and successful patient outcomes
Manage continuous glucose monitor initiative
Implement policies, practices, and procedures for clinical pharmacy services,
ensuring compliance with regulatory standards
Collaborate with Director of Pharmacy to ensure optimal allocation of 340b
resources
Requirements:
Education: Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited School/College of
Pharmacy
Experience: post-graduate year one residency or equivalent experience in
ambulatory care or rural health
Licensure: current in-good-standing or eligibility for NC pharmacist license
and clinical pharmacist practitioner license
Other: NC driver’s license for between clinic driving as necessary
Position: Pharmacy Technician I (Bilingual Preferred) – Wilson Community Health Center
Location: Wilson, NC
Job Id: 494
# of Openings: 1
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I (BILINGUAL PREFERRED) – WILSON COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Wilson Community Health Center’s pharmacy is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician.
The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in various pharmacy services including patient eligibility as well as medication access, filling, and dispensing processes in accordance with applicable rules and laws set by governing bodies including the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Bilingual (Spanish/English) is preferred
Previous pharmacy work experience or Community Health Center experience preferred
National Pharmacy Technician certification required through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, a plus
NC Driver License
Basic computer skills
Self-directed with good organization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Team player
Ability to work independently
Physical Requirements:
Majority of the time spent standing, walking, reaching, minimal lifting, and frequent computer work.
Must be able to travel freely in the local area.
POSITION TITLE: 340B Program Coordinator
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None
DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy
POSITION STATUS: Exempt
SALARY RANGE:
POSITION SUMMARY: The 340B Program Coordinator is responsible for the day to day management and coordination of the pharmacy 340B program. This position ensures program compliance and supports the specialty functions of the BCRHA Pharmacies and contract pharmacies. The 340B Program Coordinator will model behaviors consistent with the published values and the Code of Conduct of BCRHA.
POPULATION SERVED: Bertie County Rural Health Association will provide open access, community-oriented primary care of the highest quality to all residents of Bertie and surrounding counties, regardless of their ability to pay.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree or Certified Pharmacy Technician is desired
• Must possess 340B Apexus certified expert designation or obtain within six months of hire
• Experience with analyzing and reporting data to identify issues, trends or expectations to drive improvement of results and find solutions
• Must understand pharmacy purchasing and procurement of drugs and 340B regulatory requirements
• Works effectively with others and is able to organize workload, as well as assume responsibility and maintain confidentiality
• Must be able to work independently, exercise appropriate decision making skills, and function effectively on a team.
• Must be able to speak and communicate clearly and effectively
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Develops, executes and documents self-audits of the 340B process within the in-house pharmacies and contract pharmacies; coordinates and ensures remediation of findings
• Provides oversight for all audits performed by independent external auditors
• Maintains a current state of audit readiness
• Ensures the HRSA 340B database and recertification are completed and accurate
• Acts as Office of Pharmacy Affairs point of contact for 340B compliance
• Develops training and competency materials for all staff assisting /working with the 340B program
• Assists in the development, implementation or promotion of program resources/tools to support staff
• Collaborates with pharmacy staff and other departments such as Finance, Billing, Compliance, Clinical and IT to ensure effectiveness of the program
• Assess opportunities for cost savings and business improvements in 340B contract pharmacy utilization
• Tracks and reports program savings on a monthly basis or as needed
• Constructs appropriate financial metrics to assess areas of improvement
• Evaluates all current and future contract pharmacy opportunities, including contract language, fee structure and data setup
• Analyzes utilization of the program to identify ways to compliantly use the 340B program to its fullest extent to meet the needs of underserved patients
• Manages purchasing, receiving and inventory control processes
• Monitors purchasing records for each 340B participant; documents utilization, savings, problem areas and exceptions or discrepancies
• Ensures proper procurement of medications and utilization of medications, supplies and other 340B associated assets
• Manages and coordinates contracts for the third party administrator and contracted pharmacies
• Develops knowledge and maintains awareness of current regulations, trends and issues pertaining to the 340B program
• Develops and implements policies and procedures according to organizational, regional, national, state and federal requirements and guidelines.
• Develops action plans to close identified gaps in collaboration with leadership
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical care programs
• Participate as an active member of the BCRHA team
• Maintain compliance with workflows, policies and procedures as well as other activities to support PCMH model of care and accreditation
Other job duties may be required that are not listed above.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
