Entry Level Transition Specialist Jobs
New grad transition specialist jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship record or hands-on portfolio can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, with employers like Option Care Health, UNC Health, and Mettler-Toledo hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
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 $5000 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.
Education Requirements:
- Completion of a nine-month Pharmacy Technician Program (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- 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.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- 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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Amb. Pharm Care Network-COP
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
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 $5000 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.
Education Requirements:
- Completion of a nine-month Pharmacy Technician Program (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- 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.
Professional Experience Requirements:
- 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.
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Amb. Pharm Care Network-COP
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $19.12 - $27.17 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Rotating
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
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Entry Level Transition Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level transition specialist job?
Entry level transition specialist roles favor candidates who can demonstrate hands-on experience supporting individuals through career, life, or program changes, even from internships, volunteer work, or coursework. Employers at this level look for strong communication skills, familiarity with case management or coaching fundamentals, and the ability to build rapport quickly. Tailoring your resume to highlight client-facing or support-oriented experience gives you a measurable edge.
Which companies hire entry level transition specialists?
Companies hiring entry level transition specialists right now include Option Care Health, UNC Health, and Mettler-Toledo, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from nonprofits, workforce development organizations, staffing firms, and government contractors that run ongoing transition or reemployment programs.
Are there remote entry level transition specialist jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles still make up the majority at this level. About 0% of entry level transition specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting demand for specialists who can support clients through virtual coaching platforms and digital case management tools.
Are these new grad transition specialist jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad friendly, welcoming recent graduates and junior candidates alongside those making a career change. A new grad transition specialist posting typically signals openness to zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or practicum work in lieu of full-time history, and values a relevant degree or certificate over a lengthy employment record.
Which industries hire the most entry level transition specialists?
Entry Level transition specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Medical Devices, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they operate structured programs, such as workforce reentry, veteran transition, or career development initiatives, that require dedicated specialists to guide participants through each stage.