Pharmacy Technician I​/II - Wilson Community Health Center

Position: Pharmacy Technician I/II - Wilson Community Health Center

Location: Wilson, NC

Job : 1035

# of Openings: 2

Come join our “Family” and be part of providing healthcare In the Community…For the Community.

Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. provides accessible and affordable health care with excellence…where patients come first. Regardless of an individual’s 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.

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 dispensing processes 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.

The general responsibility of the Pharmacy Technician I/II is to manage the pharmacy patient service area and all related patient service activities. The Technician will support the pharmacy in related dispensing activities, as needed, and act as an inquiry point for visitors of the health center, checking in pharmacy patient appointments and notifying the appropriate staff member that the patient has arrived for the appointment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Accepting new or refill prescription requests from patients and distributing already prepared and dispensed prescriptions to patients or patient representatives;
• Ensuring accurate patient registration with the pharmacy, including name, address, date of birth, medical record number, telephone numbers, medication allergies, and payment type, and inquiring about changes since the last visit;
• Providing the new or refill prescription request to pharmacy staff for processing;
• Answering the telephone promptly, within 4 rings, for refill requests and general pharmacy questions;
• Serving as an inquiry point for visitors of the health center and checking in pharmacy patient appointments.

• High school diploma or GED.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (preferred).
• Previous pharmacy work experience or Community Health Center experience (preferred).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.
• NC Driver License.
• Basic computer skills.
• Self-directed with good organization skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Team player.

Monday 8 am – 8 pm, Tuesday 8 am – 5 pm, Wednesday 8 am – 5 pm, Thursday 8 am – 5 pm, Friday 8 am – 5 pm.

8‑hour shift, Day and afternoon shift.

• Individuals may need to sit or stand for long periods, occasional bending, stooping, lifting including of patients, reaching toward and overhead;
• Possibly requires walking primarily on a level surface 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.

• 401(k) and match
• AD&D insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assisted program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Vision insurance

Full‑time

National Pharmacy Technician certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (preferred).

The starting pay for the Pharmacy Technician I is $15.00 hourly and $17.00 for the Pharmacy Technician II. Actual salary will vary based on qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the roles.