Pharmacy Technician

Posting Details

Classification Information
Position/Classification Title
Pharmacy Technician

Classification Type
SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:
A - All Emergency and Pandemic On SIte

Minimum Experience/Education

Completion of an accredited nine-month Pharmacy Technician program; or high school diploma or equivalency and one year of pharmacy-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


Some positions may require certification as a Pharmacy Technician.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Experience working under the supervision of a pharmacist or manager.

Pharmacy Technician typical requirements include the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:

Accurate data entry skills
Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
Strong time management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing
Willingness to be a team player and promote a positive team environment
Excellent attention to detail
Flexible and proactive to meet varied patient needs
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Able to effectively present information to the patient and in small group situations
Dedicated to excellence and quality
Able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals
Strong interpersonal and "people" skills
Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Required License or Certification
Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School choosing to become certified by taking an exam from either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy

Required License: Pharmacy Technician
Eligible for NC Pharmacy Technician License

Position Overview
Primary Purpose of Position
Positions in this banded class assist pharmacists in providing technical pharmacy services by processing, preparing, and physician's medication orders. Work is performed in a pharmacy and/or outpatient clinic setting.

Duties performed include: screening and preparing physician's medication orders; preparing drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical products; recording data on patient profiles; insurance billing and reconciliation; and maintaining inventory. Work may include providing instruction and/or supervision of others.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit
The mission of the Student Health Center is to provide high quality health care services to the students of North Carolina A&T State University. Ultimately, our care should help to maintain and improve the physical and mental health of our students. Additionally, through our education efforts, we aspire to engage our students in a lifelong process to understand and participate in their own healthcare and wellness plans.

Health is an essential element of our quality of life. Our aims at the Student Health Center are to educate our students in health matters and to assist them in their quest for health maintenance and prevention.

Work Hours
8 am-7 pm (Hours may vary)

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.
On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site)

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies
Required Competency
Knowledge - Program/Technical

Duties
* Ensure demographical /allergy information is accurate.

* Ensure demographical information is correct on telephone order.

* Obtain appropriate drug product; count appropriate unit dosages for dispensing.
Affix appropriate prescription and auxiliary labels.

* Assign appropriate charges.

* Review work carefully for completeness and accuracy.

* Follow procedures exactly to make sure all parts of a job are completed.

Required Competency
Coordination - Work

Duties
* Monitor pharmacy quality improvement activities quarterly.

* Assist pharmacist in preparing inventory of medication for Director.

* Stock medication in cabinets in exam rooms with 95% efficiency every three weeks.

* Check crash cart for expired drugs and supplies monthly.

* Maintain quarterly stock level average for each medication.

* Secure control substances according to pharmacy board standards with 100% accuracy.

* Assist supervisor with preparing inventory report

Required Competency
Communication and Instruction

Duties
* Post all payments in Medicat Healthcare Information System. Create walk out statements for each student/customer on the day of service.

* Inventory and check supplies based on pharmacy criteria monthly of the nursing station. Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform pharmacists of shortages and back-orders.

* Prep prescriptions for Pharmacist

* Answer telephone calls in a timely manner.

* Respond to questions or requests by students/customers.

* Log in and out of phone system as directed and as necessary.

* Assist students/customers by answering simple questions or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.

* Gather, monitor, analyze and record financial data; determine accuracy, validity and ensure compliance with standards.

* Review and monitor rules and regulations, and other risk factors. Interpret and evaluate financial statements.

* Demonstrate the ability to understand issues, identify problems, and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action to solve that concern.

Position Information
Working Title
Pharmacy Technician

Competency Level
Advanced

Position Number
006589

Recruitment Range
$44,661 - $48,500

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Appointment Type
Permanent - Full-time

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division
Administration

Organizational Location
VC for Student Affairs

Organizational Unit
Health Services

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
SHRA3241

Open Date
07/29/2026

Close Date
08/12/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

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