Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

About Piedmont Health Services

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. (PHS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in North Carolina. Dedicated to delivering top-tier, accessible, and inclusive primary healthcare, PHS has proudly served for 55 years and remains the largest community health center in central NC. Operating 11 Community Health Centers, two PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) SeniorCare facilities, and 2 Mobile Health Units, PHS extends its services to residents across many counties, including Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Orange, and Lee. 

What's an FQHC?

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) are community-based healthcare providers that receive funds from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Health Center Program to provide primary care services in under-served areas.

Job Title – Certified Pharmacy Technician 

Department -  Pharmacy

Reports to –  Pharmacy Manager

Benefits - 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance (Short & Long Term Disability)
• 403(b) Plan
• Paid Holidays
• CME (Continuing Medical Education)

About Position:  Understands most pharmacy computer functions, understands drug ordering process, able to print most computer reports, able to communicate with medical providers, understands most pharmacy operations, able to assist Pharmacy Manager with operations. Able to begin daily pharmacy operations without pharmacist, can perform most pharmacy computer functions, can order medications from wholesaler independently,  complete most pharmacy daily and monthly reports, complete weekly Pfizer report, can perform routine inventory functions, understands and practices good patient relationships, works well with center staff, provides leadership for other technicians, can handle most telephone queries,  understands IVR operation, understands Medicare Part D.

• Work Location: Moncure CHC - 7228 Moncure-Pittsboro Road, Moncure, NC 27559
• Schedule: (Varies) Monday: 8:30am – 5:00pm,   Tuesday: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Wednesday: 8:00am – 5:00pm, Thursday: 8:30am – 8:00pm, Friday: 8:30 am – 1:00pm
• Travel: To All PHS Sites As/If Needed

Duties/ Responsibilities –

• Utilizes pharmacy knowledge to insure appropriate decisions in conjunction with pharmacist.      
• Assesses individual patient questions and refers to pharmacist appropriately.                                     
• Able to provide appropriate services to all age groups.                                   
• Able to discuss  areas of medication usage with pharmacist.                                        
• Demonstrates ability to discuss third party payer information with patients.                        
• Demonstrates ability to provide drug information to medical staff by utilizing appropriate references.             
• Understands PHS policy and procedures regarding protocols utilized by PHS.                                       
• Demonstrates knowledge of pharmacy law.                                        
• Understands how to provide patient services in a timely manner and with compassion.
• Works well with all of PHS.
• Works with  pharmacy program in a positive, professional manner.
• Understands revenue and expense statistics for pharmacy.
• Understands role of community health centers.                
• Works to increase revenue for PHS pharmacies and to decrease expenses.
• Inspires confidence from staff and patients.                                        
• Works in a manner that produces accessibility to patients.                                           
• Works cooperatively with  Pharmacy Manager.
• Constantly works to improve pharmacy services.                              
• Demonstrates flexibility in work schedule.
• Provides leadership for PHS.                       
• Always aware of patient needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate working relationship with entire center staff.               
• Performs all other duties , as assigned.   

Qualifications – 

Education:  Minimum high school graduate or equivalency   

Required: Must be a certified Pharmacy Technician.

Preferred:  English/Spanish Bilingual skills preferred, One to three years of experience in pharmacy and customer service/healthcare preferred.

Current/valid License:  Passed National Certification Exam- preferred, registered with N.C. Board of Pharmacy  

Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date prior to beginning employment. 

Pay Rang: $17.85 - $23.99( commensurate with years of experience)

EEO Statement

Piedmont Health Services, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, 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.