Description:
This location is not scheduled to open until the middle of September, but would be able to bring onboard full time 4-6 weeks prior to our go-live date.
Our patient’s health, compliance, and satisfaction are the most important factors to us. As a Pharmacy Technician, you are responsible for demonstrating the highest standard of patient quality care –supporting the pharmacy team’s ability to promptly, safely and accurately fill patient’s prescriptions while providing a caring service that exceeds our patient’s expectations.
Responsibilities:
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Assist the pharmacist with serving patients and maintaining the pharmacy department
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Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening.
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Greet customers and answer questions.
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Receive prescriptions and check their validity.
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Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate.
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Resolve issues when they arise (e.g., rejected insurance claims).
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Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions.
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Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory.
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Undertake administrative tasks (e.g., Record-keeping) as assigned.
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Comply with all security measures and quality standards and activities.
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Keep abreast and stay current with HIPAA, HITECH, and FWA credentialing.
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Assist Pharmacist with clinical and non-clinical operations and document and report any issues per quality to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
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Package orders based on policies and procedures.
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Coordinate medication delivery location and estimated time with patient.
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Prepare and arrange delivery of medication with courier service or shipping service.
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Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
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Answer incoming phone calls for prescription orders, refills, make outgoing follow up calls to patients regarding their medications.
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Triage calls and escalate to appropriate leadership when necessary.
EOE
Requirements:
Required Education & Licenses:
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Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification if required in your state of practice.
Preferred Experience and Skills:
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At least one-year proven experience as a pharmacy technician.
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Bilingual - Spanish & English required
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Experience with Micro Merchant pharmacy system.
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Knowledge of medication and dosage calculations.
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Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology.
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Excellent communication and customer service skills.
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Outstanding organizational skills.
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Reliable with a keen eye for details.
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Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program if required in your state of practice.
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged standing and/or walking.
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Fine motor skills as related to keyboarding.
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Ability to look at computer screens for long periods of time.
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Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.