PRN Pharmacy Technician - Float

MAHEC is now accepting applications for PRN Pharmacy Technicians to support pharmacy coverage needs at all Asheville Community Pharmacy locations.

Pharmacy Technicians work collaboratively as an active team member of the interdisciplinary team to provide patient-centered care across the continuum. In this role, the goals include providing an excellent patient experience, high-quality outcomes, and improved productivity for the team.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates competence in managing various pharmacy workflows and systems including dispensing, pharmacy information systems, and inventory management.
• Maintains a system for medication storage and security
• Manages medication recalls and backorders
• Connects patients to medication assistance resources which includes management of patient assistance program applications through pharmaceutical manufacturers
• Collaborates with the prior authorizations team
• Assists pharmacists and other clinicians with medication histories as requested
• Performs medication refills using a standardized protocol
• Support learners in the pharmacy department

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the Pharmacy Technician may perform.

Key Competencies:

• Communication Skills: Effectively and respectably communicate with other individuals, whether it be a colleague, patient, or patient's family member and appropriately enumerate information in a manner easily understood by all parties.
• Decision Making: Ability to make the most appropriate decision in a given situation and then taking the next steps to ensure appropriate and timely completion.
• Healthcare Knowledge: Having the drive to keep yourself abreast and up to date on the new breakthroughs in your area of expertise and communicating them to the rest of the team, as appropriate.
• Interpersonal Skills: Showing the ability to meet difficult situations with grace, professionalism, and understanding.
• Organizational Values: Adherence to MAHEC's founding principles and incorporating them every day.
• Problem Solving: Having an analytical mind and ability to work autonomously to solve complex problems that may arise.

Specified Skills:

• COMPUTER: Excellent skills in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and database applications required.
• FOREIGN LANGUAGE: Spanish speaking skills preferred.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Light - Moderate energy level: Lift and carry 25 - 35 lbs, Push/Pull 50 - 100 lbs (empty bed, stretcher, etc.)

Education and Experience:

Pharmacy Technician I

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a pharmacy technician training program, Experience in a pharmacy or clinical setting, Knowledge and experience documenting patient care in an electronic health record and/or pharmacy dispensing software preferred

Pharmacy Technician II

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Meets all minimum qualifications for Pharmacy Technician I, Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license, One year of pharmacy or clinical experience
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a pharmacy technician training program

Pharmacy Technician III

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Meets all minimum qualifications for Pharmacy Technician II, Two years of pharmacy or clinical experience, Advanced skillset in one of the following: Clinical care, Retail operations
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a pharmacy technician training program

Position Compensation:

• Pharmacy Tech I: $20.63/hour
• Pharmacy Tech II: $22.79/hour
• Pharmacy Tech III: $24.90/hour

Schedule:

• Regular attendance on-site is an essential function of this position. Typical business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (or flexed to best meet the needs of the clients and/or the Division); 40 hours per workweek. Work hours will need to be flexible in order to respond to special work assignments, or evening activities, as requested by the team leader.

Total Rewards:

At MAHEC, we strive to equip all team members with Total Rewards (pay + benefits) to honor their service, support their health, manage their financial security, build their career, and thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

MAHEC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Employees who meet federal requirements may be eligible to have remaining student loan balances forgiven after 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time at MAHEC.

If you are interested in this role, and you have related experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply or reach out to AskTalent@mahec.net for support in your job search process. You could be the talent we are seeking for this or other opportunities.