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Requisition Number: 268937
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: May 5, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. $2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members
Work Location: Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC
Working hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Job Summary:
This pharmacy technician will complete medication Prior Authorizations and participate in the Patient Assistance Program for the Department of Pharmacy ensuring patient access to prescribed medications and drug accountability for drug replacement programs and manufacturer assistance programs in compliance with hospital, state, and federal requirements. This position will also coordinate drug delivery and continuity of care with Duke Retail Pharmacies. This pharmacy technician will primarily be based out of their assigned specialty clinic and will support medication prior authorizations and patient assistance for various patient populations.
Job Description:
Establish clinic, pharmacy, and patient relationships conducive to effective patient care
Receive referrals to complete medication prior authorizations from clinic staff, providers, and patients
Verify prescription insurance benefits and/or medical benefits are currently active for patients
Complete benefits investigations to determine coverage level and patient responsibility
Submit required forms and documentation to insurance companies via phone/fax and/or web portals
Follow up on requests to receive determination decisions in a timely manner
Communicate and document all status updates to patients, providers, and pharmacies
Assists self-pay and underinsured patients in obtaining costly medications primarily from drug manufacturer replacement programs and manufacturer assistance programs.
Coordinates and assists the clinic financial care counselors and social workers in identifying eligible patients.
Works with the Patient Revenue Management Organization to assist in drug replacement for insured patients with drug denials.
Coordinate and deliver medications to patients being discharged from the hospital.
Provide education using pill boxes with medication sheets.
Forwards credits to Pharmacy Financial Management Team for assisted patients.
Interviews potential patients for assistance and collect all financial forms related to the self-pay status.
Prepare prescriptions for a pharmacist to check pursuant to a physician order.
Inputs patient information (including insurance information) into WAM.
Works with clinical pharmacists to follow patient management program requirements
Provides input into and participates in quality improvement activities
* Other duties as appropriate for this position
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, Microsoft Word and Excel competence, organizational skills, and ability to multitask and work independently.
Experience and Desired Credentials:
Registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy, Certified as a Pharmacy Technician (PTCB), high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a certified pharmacy technician program and two years experience as a pharmacy technician.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
* High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.
OR
* Acceptance into pharmacy school.
OR
* High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or healthcare-related experience.
Experience:
Minimum of one year related experience.
Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Requisition Number: 268937
Regular or Temporary: Regular
Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710
Personnel Area: DUKE HOSPITAL
Date: May 5, 2026
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more. $2,500 Commitment Bonus for Newly Hired Team Members
Work Location: Duke University Hospital – Durham, NC
Working hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Job Summary:
This pharmacy technician will complete medication Prior Authorizations and participate in the Patient Assistance Program for the Department of Pharmacy ensuring patient access to prescribed medications and drug accountability for drug replacement programs and manufacturer assistance programs in compliance with hospital, state, and federal requirements. This position will also coordinate drug delivery and continuity of care with Duke Retail Pharmacies. This pharmacy technician will primarily be based out of their assigned specialty clinic and will support medication prior authorizations and patient assistance for various patient populations.
Job Description:
Establish clinic, pharmacy, and patient relationships conducive to effective patient care
Receive referrals to complete medication prior authorizations from clinic staff, providers, and patients
Verify prescription insurance benefits and/or medical benefits are currently active for patients
Complete benefits investigations to determine coverage level and patient responsibility
Submit required forms and documentation to insurance companies via phone/fax and/or web portals
Follow up on requests to receive determination decisions in a timely manner
Communicate and document all status updates to patients, providers, and pharmacies
Assists self-pay and underinsured patients in obtaining costly medications primarily from drug manufacturer replacement programs and manufacturer assistance programs.
Coordinates and assists the clinic financial care counselors and social workers in identifying eligible patients.
Works with the Patient Revenue Management Organization to assist in drug replacement for insured patients with drug denials.
Coordinate and deliver medications to patients being discharged from the hospital.
Provide education using pill boxes with medication sheets.
Forwards credits to Pharmacy Financial Management Team for assisted patients.
Interviews potential patients for assistance and collect all financial forms related to the self-pay status.
Prepare prescriptions for a pharmacist to check pursuant to a physician order.
Inputs patient information (including insurance information) into WAM.
Works with clinical pharmacists to follow patient management program requirements
Provides input into and participates in quality improvement activities
* Other duties as appropriate for this position
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, Microsoft Word and Excel competence, organizational skills, and ability to multitask and work independently.
Experience and Desired Credentials:
Registered with the NC Board of Pharmacy, Certified as a Pharmacy Technician (PTCB), high school diploma or equivalent, completion of a certified pharmacy technician program and two years experience as a pharmacy technician.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
* High school diploma or equivalent and completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.
OR
* Acceptance into pharmacy school.
OR
* High school diploma or equivalent and one year of pharmacy or healthcare-related experience.
Experience:
Minimum of one year related experience.
Two years of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications:
North Carolina Board of Pharmacy registration is required.
Pharmacy Technician certification is required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or The Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pharmacy Technician
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires the role to demand at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. A PharmD or B.S. in pharmaceutical sciences strengthens your case. A general science degree may draw an RFE, so gather documentation showing your coursework directly maps to the dispensing or clinical role.
Target hospital and health system employers
Hospital pharmacies and integrated health systems file H-1B petitions far more consistently than independent retail locations. Inpatient and specialty pharmacy roles are easier to defend as specialty occupations, since clinical responsibilities require field-specific credentials that USCIS scrutinizes less than counter-dispensing positions.
Search LCA filings on Migrate Mate
Filter by Pharmacy Technician SOC codes on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active DOL Labor Condition Application filings for this role. That history tells you which companies have already navigated the process, so you're not starting a conversation with an unprepared HR team.
Request the employer confirm LCA wage level
DOL certifies LCAs at wage levels 1 through 4. Ask your prospective employer which level they plan to file at before accepting an offer. A Level 1 filing for a clinical tech role can signal the employer is underpaying relative to local prevailing wage, which can also create issues at adjudication.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Pull the prevailing wage for Pharmacy Technician roles in your target metro using the OFLC Wage Search before any offer discussion. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the specific work location, and knowing the floor lets you negotiate from an informed position.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before your start date
STEM OPT extensions require your employer to be E-Verify enrolled, but H-1B status itself doesn't. Still, many health systems require E-Verify as a federal contractor condition. Confirm enrollment before your first day to avoid I-9 complications that could disrupt your status during the cap-gap period.
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Find Pharmacy Technician JobsPharmacy Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pharmacy Technician role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the employer structures the position. USCIS requires the job to normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Roles involving clinical drug therapy, medication reconciliation, or sterile compounding in a hospital setting have a stronger case than general retail dispensing roles, which USCIS may challenge as not requiring a specific degree.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Pharmacy Technicians?
Hospital systems, specialty pharmacy companies, and large integrated health networks are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. They have dedicated HR teams familiar with the process and regularly file LCAs with DOL. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for Pharmacy Technician roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and employer type.
How does the DOL prevailing wage requirement affect Pharmacy Technician H-1B filings?
Before USCIS adjudicates your H-1B petition, your employer must file a Labor Condition Application certifying your offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL prevailing wage for your specific work location and SOC code. If you'll work across multiple sites, each location may require a separate LCA, and the highest local wage applies to that posting.
Can a Pharmacy Technician on OPT use cap-gap coverage while waiting for H-1B approval?
Yes. If your employer files your H-1B petition before your OPT expires and USCIS receipts it, cap-gap extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If you're selected in the lottery and your case is approved with an October 1 start date, you're covered continuously. You can keep working during that gap without interruption.
What documentation should a Pharmacy Technician prepare before the H-1B petition is filed?
Your employer's attorney will need your degree transcripts, diploma, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. For foreign-trained pharmacists or techs with non-U.S. credentials, a CGFNS or equivalent evaluation that maps your coursework to U.S. degree equivalency is typically required. O*NET lists the credential benchmarks USCIS uses when evaluating this role.
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