Outpatient Pharmacy Tech I

UNC Health•Morrisville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides general support to the pharmacist by reviewing, compounding, and dispensing medications. All work is carried out under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. The position qualifies for the Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, which includes $5,000 in commitment incentives paid over a two-year period, after six months, one year, and two years of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; a higher-level degree may satisfy this requirement.
Active pharmacy technician registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an academic pharmacy technician training program.
Prior pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

Process prescriptions in a timely manner to meet patient needs.
Select and prepare medications, including oral medications, topical medications, and controlled substances, as authorized by a physician and under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Prepare medications for pickup, delivery, or shipping; return unpurchased medications to stock and process credits.
Resolve patient payment issues, including prior authorization and patient assistance needs; sell prescriptions, process payments, and accurately manage cash and other payments.
Respond to and triage customer requests for assistance with pharmacy services that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment or expertise.
Operate and support automated dispensing technology to supply the correct medications for individual patients according to pharmacist and physician orders.
Order, receive, restock, and rotate inventory and supplies, and contribute to expiration-date management.
Contribute to process-improvement projects.