ECU Health

About ECU Health Medical Center

ECU Health Medical Center, one of four academic medical centers in North Carolina, is the 974-bed flagship hospital for ECU Health and serves as the primary teaching hospital for The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University. ECU Health Medical Center has achieved Magnet® designation twice and provides acute and intermediate care, rehabilitation and outpatient health services to a 29-county region that is home to more than 1.4 million people.

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.