Pharmacy Transition Specialist

Summary

Assists transition patients by evaluating their self-care needs and providing the items to them after a post-acute stay. Assembles and reviews medication history and document their findings.

This position qualifies for our Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, which includes $1500 in commitment incentives spread over a two-year period. Payment is made after six months, one year, and two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medication histories by consulting patient, family members, outside pharmacies and medical records.
• Document medication histories and communicate findings with pharmacy and clinical staff.
• Communicates patient feedback and requests to post-acute service team.
• Coordinates meetings, managing and delivery of the patient's self-care items.
• Track and monitor patient status and pending transitions to post-acute care.
• Engage patients to ensure that self-care needs are adequately met including medication, products and services.
• Reviews medical records to evaluate the patient's self-care needs.
• Works with clinical team, case management and other medical staff to achieve patient's self-care goals.

Requirements

• Completion of a nine-month Pharmacy Technician Program (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
• Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
• CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA unless enrolled in a PharmD program.
• If completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program: No prior experience required.
• If a High School diploma or GED: Two (2) years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Pay

$19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range). Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity.