Job Summary

Medication Assistance Technician with customer service and medication assistance experience preferred. Will work primarily out of the New River Valley location but also work with/and from the Giles office as needed.

Pharmacy is about more than dispensing medications and advice. At Carilion Clinic, it is a commitment to excellence in every aspect of your chosen profession. It means treating patients with respect, dignity, kindness and empathy. It means providing friendly, accurate service and quality at every opportunity. It means we’ll count on you to be there for patients who rely on your expertise.

Support Carilion’s hallmarks of service excellence and quality for all job responsibilities. The Pharmacy Inventory Billing Specialist, Clinic Inspector, is responsible for coordinating medication inventory between CMC Pharmacy and hospital departments and hospital-based clinics. Coordinates ordering, supplying, inventory and inspection of designated sites.  Responsible for rotating stock among sites and handling cost transfers and billing.  Asssist in developing appropriate inventory list for each site.  Responsible for coordinating requests from sites for non-formulary items.  Coordinates with a member of Charge Master Team to maintain current Patient Medication Charge Sheet.  Assists with regulatory compliance as directed by Pharmacist-in-charge and documents appropriately.

Become part of our community-based healthcare network that includes seven hospitals, multi-specialty physician practices, and affiliations with prestigious academic medical institutions. Based in Roanoke, Virginia, we offer tremendous opportunities to contribute to our goal: inspiring optimal health through compassionate care, medical education and research, and neighborhood outreach. And we offer opportunities for extensive training, career advancement, and success.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education:          

HS diploma required, Associate’s Degree preferred.

Experience:       

Three years of business, healthcare, and/or pharmacy related experience preferred.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration:

Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia required and Certified Pharmacy Technician required.

Other Minimum              

Effective communication skills and problem solving abilities required. Must be self-initiated, organized and logic oriented. Must be capable of prioritizing multiple projects and meeting deadlines. Must have computer and keyboard skills. Intermediate word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills required.

Qualifications:   Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime and weekends when/if needed. Ability to be familiar (including strengths, dosage forms, and uses) with a large number (3000- 5000) of medications, and retrieve similar information utilizing the pharmacy related technologies. An attention to detail and accuracy. Must be able to solve simple mathematical and logistical problems in the work environment. Must be able to effectively budget time, work efficiently and accurately, and follow procedures with minimum supervision.

Our Values

Below are our core values that we strive to embody and expect of all our team members:

CommUNITY:  Working in unison to serve our community, our Carilion family and our loved ones.

Courage:  Doing what’s right for our patients without question.

Commitment:  Unwavering in our quest for exceptional quality and service.

Compassion:  Putting heart into everything we do.

Curiosity:  Fostering creativity and innovation in our pursuit of excellence.