Clinical Pharmacy Tech I

Job Description

ECU Health

About ECU Health North Hospital

ECU Health North Hospital is a Joint Commission-accredited, 204-bed acute bed facility serving Halifax, Northampton and Warren counties in the north-central region of North Carolina. Its service area also reaches into southern Virginia.

With more than 600 team members, the hospital offers a broad range of medical and surgical services. It features a 24-hour emergency department and offers advanced diagnostics as well as specialty and primary care.

Position Summary

Pharmacy Technicians are a foundation of the pharmacy department and drive many of the workflow activities. The expectations are to support the mission, vision, and core values of ECU Health and the pharmacy department by engaging directly with patients, multidisciplinary teams, and payers.

Responsibilities

Clear communication skills (verbal and written)

Gathers, documents patient specific data including insurance information, demographics and other data as needed to resolve medication discrepancies

Interacts with patients to improve medication use

Independently resolves medication related issues

Consult with pharmacists and other professional staff

Specific entities may require proficiencies in particular roles

Specific roles may include:

Analyze cost data

Conducts medication histories and reconciliation

Assists with Patient Assistance programs

Initiates prior authorizations

Minimum Requirements

High School or Equivalent (GED) or higher

2 years of related experience

Must be registered with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire

Must maintain and complete additional job specific competencies

Preferred Requirements

Certification through National Pharmacy Technician Association

• CPhT

Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree

• Pharmacy Technology

General Statement

It is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.

Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.

We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant's qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.

Contact Information

For additional information, please contact:

Tavis Richardson, Talent Acquisition Consultant

ECU Health Talent Acquisition

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