Pharmacy Technician

Experience working under the supervision of a pharmacist or manager.

Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician School choosing to become certified by taking an exam from either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board ( PTCB) or the Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians ( ICPT).

Positions in this banded class assist pharmacists in providing technical pharmacy services by processing, preparing, and filling physician's medication orders. Work is performed in a pharmacy and/or outpatient clinic setting. Duties performed include: screening and preparing physician's medication orders; preparing drugs, chemicals and other pharmaceutical products; recording data on patient profiles; insurance billing and reconciliation; and maintaining inventory. Work may include providing instruction and/or supervision of others.

The Mission of the student health center is to provide curative and preventative health care services to the students of North Carolina A&T State University. We provide services according to recommended standards, based upon current medical and health related information in order to accommodate the unique needs of each individual.

Our goal is to be central support to N.C. A&T State University's educational programs. We seek to prevent/reduce time lost from the course of study and strive to improve the quality of life for the A&T community and the public at large. Our overall goal of the student health center is to maintain a healthy environment in which students, faculty, and staff are able to achieve their educational goals. A strong commitment is made to maintain professional excellence in addressing the health problems that are unique to this population, in an effort to:

* Minimize interference in academic achievement cause of health concerns;

* Educate students toward the achievement of healthy lifestyles as a foundation for pursuing personal and professional goals; and

* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and healthy atmosphere, in which students, faculty, and staff live and work.

Ensure demographical /allergy information is accurate.

Ensure demographical information is correct on telephone order.

Obtain appropriate drug product; count appropriate unit dosages for dispensing.

Affix appropriate prescription and auxiliary labels.

Assign appropriate charges.

Review work carefully for completeness and accuracy.

Follow procedures exactly to make sure all parts of a job are completed.

Monitor pharmacy quality improvement activities quarterly.

Assist pharmacist in preparing inventory of medication for Director.

Stock medication in cabinets in exam rooms with 95% efficiency every three weeks.

Check crash cart for expired drugs and supplies monthly.

Maintain quarterly stock level average for each medication.

Secure control substances according to pharmacy board standards with 100% accuracy.

Assist supervisor with preparing inventory report.

Post all payments in Medicat Healthcare Information System. Create walk out statements for each student/customer on the day of service.

Inventory and check supplies based on pharmacy criteria monthly of the nursing station. Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and inform pharmacists of shortages and back-orders.

File prescriptions.

Answer telephone calls in a timely manner. Respond to questions or requests by students/customers.

Log in and out of phone system as directed and as necessary.

Assist students/customers by answering simple questions or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.

Gather, monitor, analyze and record financial data; determine accuracy, validity and ensure compliance with standards.

Review and monitor rules and regulations, and other risk factors. Interpret and evaluate financial statements.

Demonstrate the ability to understand issues, identify problems, and opportunities to determine the appropriate course of action to solve that concern.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.