Pharmacy Technician Specialist I, Downtown Health Plaza

American Addiction Centers • Winston-Salem, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Full-Time, Days (1st shift, M-F, 8a-5p) position located at the Downtown Health Plaza in Winston Salem. The role is eligible for a $6,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. The Pharmacy Technician Specialist I is responsible for completing area-specific work according to standard processes and procedures, serving as an expert with equipment and technology in a specialized area, and problem-solving technical issues as they arise. The position ensures accurate and timely documentation, supports communication with patients and the care team, identifies quality improvement opportunities, and contributes to operational changes and standardization. The role also involves participation in specialized work teams and committees, compliance with legal and regulatory standards, staying current with field advancements, and contributing to the education of others. The technician will also contribute to pharmacy department initiatives and accept tasks from other pharmacy roles when workload dictates.

Requirements

• Registration/Licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements.
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Health Career Association (ExCPT).
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• For technicians in NC with validating technician responsibilities- an associate’s degree in pharmacy technology is required per guidelines on PTCB.
• Typically requires 3 years of experience in health care, insurance industry, pharmacy, or medical background.

Responsibilities

• Completes area-specific work as outlined by standard processes, procedures and adherent to policies.
• Serves as an expert with equipment and technology in specialized area.
• Problem solves technical issues in the specialized area as they arise.
• Ensures documents and records are accurate and completed in a timely fashion.
• Supports methods of communication and coordination with patients and care team.
• Identifies quality improvement opportunities based on specialized skill set to ensure safe, effective, and efficient services and patient care.
• Provides input to and supports implementation of operational changes, advancements, and site and system standardization.
• Participates in site or system specialized work teams, committees, and councils, as applicable.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Keeps current with changes in the specialized field and collaborates with department leadership to adopt best practices.
• Maintains updated knowledge and skills and contributes to the education of others.
• Contributes positively to execution of pharmacy department initiatives
• Accepts assignments of tasks from other pharmacy teammate roles when workload dictates.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED