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 To Provide Patient Centered Care

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

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the Pharmacy Technician may perform.

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.

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