Pharmacy Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$35,813–$41,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acute Care, Allergies, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), Childcare, Claims Processing, Clinical Laboratory, Customer Support/Service, Genetics, Healthcare, Higher Education, Human Resources, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Inventory Reports, License Management, Medical Records, Medications, Medicine, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Occupational Health, On Site Support, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Performance Management, Performing Arts, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Prescription Filling, Primary Care, Psychology, Public Health, Radiology, Record Keeping, Recreation, Retail, Secondary School, Social Work, Sports Medicine, Staff Training, The Joint Commission (TJC), Third-Party Payer, Training/Teaching, Women's Health
LOCATION
Chapel Hill, NC
POSTED
3 days ago

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department SA Campus Health Services-650001 Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other) Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 07/06/2026 Application Deadline 07/20/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Pharmacy Technician - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent MH03 / GN05 Working Title Pharmacy Technician Position Number 00032241 Vacancy ID P021170 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m., with rotating 8-hour shifts. Occasional Saturday hours (11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) and some evening hours may be required based on operational needs.

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $35,813-$41,000 Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Campus Health (CH) is a multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. Annually, CH has more than 80,000 patient encounters, which includes Primary Care and Women's Health as well as specialty clinics in sports medicine, orthopedics, gynecology, physical therapy, counseling and psychological services, travel clinic and allergy clinic. Weekend acute care is provided from 8-5 PM. On site ancillary services include pharmacy, OTC pharmacy, Student Stores pharmacy, medical laboratory, and radiology.

Campus Health has been continuously accredited since 1986 by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. All personnel are trained in the concepts and principles of Performance Improvement and serve as team members and leaders in shaping and defining the organization as it strives to provide quality and safe care.

Campus Health collaborates with Student Wellness and Campus Recreation and other Student Affairs partners to provide education and outreach to assist in keeping the campus population healthy.

Education and research comprise another important function of CH. CH provides clinical rotations and practicums for students in the School of Education, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Social Work and Public Health, Department of Medical Technology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Health and Radiology. In addition, CH serves as a research site for a number of faculty and graduate student grants and contracts, where CH staff participates with the principal investigators across a variety of medical specialties.

Position Summary

This position is eligible for a Sign On Bonus of $2,000 to be paid in two installments:

  • $ 1,000 within 30 days of your hire date and
  • $ 1,000 12 months after hire date

Campus Health Pharmacy and Student Stores Pharmacy provide prescription and over-the-counter medication services for patients seen at the university's multi-specialty ambulatory college health clinic providing quality, and affordable health care for eligible students and spouses. The pharmacies provide over 60,000 prescriptions and OTC medications annually. Additionally, the pharmacies provide vaccination and education services to patients.

Professional education comprises another important function of the pharmacies. The pharmacies provide clinical rotations and practicums for students in the Eshelman School of Pharmacy

The pharmacy technician works under the supervision of licensed pharmacists to ensure patients receive medications accurately and efficiently. The duties of a pharmacy technician include entering, filling and labeling prescriptions, maintaining accurate patient records, processing insurance claims, receiving payments, and providing customer service.

This position requires certification as a pharmacy technician.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Completion of an accredited nine-month Pharmacy Technician program; or high school diploma or equivalency and one year of pharmacy-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some positions may require certification as a Pharmacy Technician.

Management Preferences

  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Knowledge of processes involved in electronic filing of pharmacy insurance claims to third party insurance companies.
  • Ability to perform accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced work environment.
  • Proficiency in using pharmacy management software.
  • Experience working with a young adult population or in a college health environment.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements

The work of the pharmacy technician requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or sitting; walking to on-site clinics; recurring bending, crouching, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; use of step stools to retrieve supplies from high shelves; and occasional moving / lifting, with or without accommodation, of moderately heavy (40 pounds) items such as inventory or record boxes.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements On-call occasionally, Patient care involved, Weekend work occasionally Special Instructions

ELIGIBILITY FOR SIGN-ON BONUS

Qualified applicants must be selected from the candidate pool of this posting.

To be eligible for a Sign-on bonus, an individual must not have worked in a probationary, permanent, or time-limited appointment in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including but not limited to the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system in a position subject to the State Human Resources Act.

Additional information regarding the SHRA Sign-on Policy can be found at Article - SHRA Sign-On and Retention

Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/321806

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

  • Curriculum Vitae / Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • Certification/licenses
  • List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    • Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Pharmacy Technician position.
  • Completion of a 9-month Pharmacy Technician program

  • Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, and/or Doctorate in any field and either completion of a 9-month Pharmacy Technician program or one year of pharmacy-related experience

  • Combination of post-high school education and pharmacy related experience to equal at least one year

  • High school diploma/GED and at least one year of pharmacy-related experience

  • Did not complete high school but have combination of high school education and experience to equal at least 5 years of pharmacy-related experience (ex. 3 years of high school and 2 years of experience)

  • None of the above

    • Are you certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)?
  • Yes

  • No

About the Company

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.sph.unc.edu/nutr/