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CAROLINA FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS INC Pharmacy Technician I/II (Bilingual) in Wilson, North Carolina
Come join our Family and be part of providing healthcare In the CommunityFor the Community.
Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible and affordable health care with excellencewhere patients come first. Regardless of an individuals ability to pay or their insurance status, we believe that EVERYONE deserves access to quality health care.
As a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC), we strive to meet the needs of our community and breakdown barriers that prevent individuals from seeking health care. Our service offering includes primary medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy and dental services in an integrated model that provides a comprehensive approach to care for our patients.
Position Overview Pharmacy Technicians at our Wilson Community Health Center are responsible for assisting the Pharmacist in various pharmacy services including patient eligibility as well as medication access, filling, and dispensingprocesses in accordance with applicable rules and laws set by governing bodies including the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.
THIS POSITION OFFERS A 40-HOUR WORKWEEK, NO WEEKENDS, FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE, 12 PAID HOLIDAYS, BI-WEEKLY PAY.
Essential Tasks The general responsibility of the Pharmacy Technician I, is to manage the pharmacy patient service area and all related patient service activities. The Pharmacy Technician I will also support the pharmacy in related dispensing activities, as needed.
The pharmacy patient service area responsibilities include: accepting new or refill prescription requests from patients and distributing already prepared and dispensed prescriptions to patients or patient representatives.
Upon accepting new or refill prescription requests from patients, the Pharmacy Technician I will ensure the patient is accurately registered with the pharmacy and will inquire with the patient if there have been any changes since the previous pharmacy visit. An adequate registration process includes the accurate entry of: name, address, date of birth, CFHC, Inc. medical record number, telephone number(s), medication allergies, and appropriate payment type. The Pharmacy Technician I will provide the new or refill prescription request to the pharmacy staff for processing.
The Pharmacy Technician I is expected to answer the telephone promptly, within 4 rings, for refill requests and general pharmacy questions (more detailed questions to be forwarded to the Pharmacist).
The Pharmacy Technician I will serve as an inquiry point for visitors of the health center and check in pharmacy patient appointments and notifying the appropriate staff member that the patient has arrived for the appointment.
Experience and Education High school diploma or GED. National Pharmacy Technician certification required through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is preferred. Previous pharmacy work experience or Community Health Center experience preferred. Bilingual (Spanish/English) is required. NC Driver License. Basic computer skills. Self-directed with good organization skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work independently. Team player.
Schedule Monday 8 am - 8 pm, Tuesday 8 am - 5 pm, Wednesday 8 am - 5 pm, Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, and Friday 8 am - 5 pm 8-hour shift Day and afternoon shift
Physical Requirements
- Individuals may need to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional bending, stooping, lifting including of patients, reaching towards and overhead.
- Possibly requires walking primarily on a level service for periods throughout the day.
- Both proper lifting techniques and frequent computer work are required.
- Must be able to travel freely in the local area; between clinics, hospitals, health departments, etc.
Benefits
- 401(k) and match
- ADandD insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assisted program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Vision insurance
Job Type Full-time
License/Certification National Pharmacy Technician certification required through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board is preferred.