Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Blue Ridge Health is currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician to be part of our Pharmacy Team in Arden, NC.

Newly hired Pharmacy Technicians are eligible for a $500.00 sign on bonus after 90 days of employment!
No nights or weekends!  

Starting pay of $19.20 hourly 

Higher starting compensation considered based upon experience, certifications, bilingual status, etc.

What We Offer You:

• A competitive benefits plan, including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage
• 403(b) retirement account with company matching
• Supplemental accident insurance available
• 9 paid holidays per year
• PTO and Personal Day accrual, starting day 1 - (We value a work-life balance!)
• Flexible Schedules Available

What You'll Do:

The Pharmacy Technician will assist the pharmacist with all aspects of accurately dispensing medications while providing exceptional customer service to clinic patients. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare medications and supplies for dispensing.

• Assist with inventory management.

• Accountable for ensuring all monthly inventory tasks are completed by pharmacy staff, including counts, returns, checking for out of dates, and other duties as assigned.

• Completes all administrative tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: operating the fax machine, receiving and sending mail, and other forms of correspondence.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification/Licensure Specific Requirements:
  Eligible to register with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy
  Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients in Spanish (preferred, not required).
• Must be able to read and generate written medical communication and documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, patients, providers, peers, supervisor or other collaborative community agencies.
• Ability to communicate any real or potential problems to appropriate risk management staff.
• Builds a positive work environment by working cooperatively within department and with other areas through teamwork, interpersonal skills, and personal improvement/initiative.
• Strong interest in working with an interdisciplinary healthcare team and culturally diverse patient population

About Blue Ridge Health:

At Blue Ridge Health our mission is to improve Health, inspire Hope, and advance Healing through access to Compassionate, Affordable, and Quality Care. We are seeking individuals with a passion for creating an exceptional patient and client care experience to join our team! We are a nonprofit system of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) that works closely with communities to meet the ever-changing medical and behavioral healthcare needs of individuals throughout WNC.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.