PRN Pharmacy Technician

PRN Pharmacy Technicians Needed

MAHEC is now accepting applications for PRN Pharmacy Technicians to support pharmacy coverage needs at all Asheville Community Pharmacy locations. This role supports PRN float coverage at Biltmore Campus (Asheville), Enka/Candler, and Mobile Pharmacy.

Pharmacy Technicians Work Collaboratively

Pharmacy Technicians work collaboratively as an active team member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient centered care across the continuum. In this role, the goals include providing an excellent patient experience, high quality outcomes, and improved productivity for the team.

Specific Responsibilities

Demonstrates competence in managing various pharmacy workflows and systems including dispensing, pharmacy information systems, and inventory management.

Maintains a system for medication storage and security

Manages medication recalls and backorders

Connects patients to medication assistance resources which includes management of patient assistance program applications through pharmaceutical manufacturers

Collaborates with the prior authorizations team

Assists pharmacists and other clinicians with medication histories as requested

Performs medication refills using a standardized protocol

Support learners in the pharmacy department

Key Competencies

Communication Skills

Decision Making

HealthCare Knowledge

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Values

Problem Solving

Specified Skills

Computer: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required.

Foreign Language: Spanish speaking skills preferred.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)

Physical Activity: Frequent (34 - 66% of Workday)

Education and Experience

Pharmacy Technician I

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a pharmacy technician training program

Experience in a pharmacy or clinical setting

Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record and/or pharmacy dispensing software preferred

Pharmacy Technician II

Minimum Qualifications:

Meets all minimum qualifications for Pharmacy technician I

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license

One year of pharmacy or clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a pharmacy technician training program

Pharmacy Technician III

Minimum Qualifications:

Meets all minimum qualifications for Pharmacy Technician II

Two years of pharmacy or clinical experience

Advanced skillset in one of the following:

Clinical care: Examples include: refill protocol, medication access, medication reconciliation

Retail operations: Examples include: inventory management, 340B analysis, workforce management

Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a pharmacy technician training program

Required Licenses

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license

Position Compensation

Pharmacy Tech I: $20.63/hour

Pharmacy Tech II: $22.79/hour

Pharmacy Tech III: $24.90/hour

Schedule

Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

All MAHEC employees and learners will be required to receive the Flu vaccine or have an approved exemption.

MAHEC Talent Management is located at 121 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803. Equal Opportunity Employer.

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.