Pharmacy Transition Specialist

Pharmacy Transition Specialist

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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 document their findings.

This position qualifies for our Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, which includes $5000 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 patient, family members, outside pharmacies and medical records. Document medication histories and communicate findings with pharmacy and clinical staff. 2. Communicates patient feedback and requests to post-acute service team. 3. Coordinates meetings, managing and delivery of the patient's self-care items. 4. Track and monitor patient status and pending transitions to post-acute care. Engage patients to ensure that self-care needs are adequately met including medication, products and services. Reviews medical records to evaluate the patient's self-care needs. Works with clinical team, case management and other medical staff to achieve patient's self-care goals.

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:

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

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.