Certified Pharmacy Technician

McKesson•Cary, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a physician or pharmacist, the Lead, Dispensing MID Tech provides in-office dispensing of oral and injectable drugs to rheumatology patients. This includes technical aspects of oral/injectable medication dispensing, record-keeping, and inventory control, as well as assisting with financial assistance and patient monitoring. Compensation : Target rate for this role is $23.50 to $25 an hour. Hours of Operation: 8 AM- 8 PM ET Shift: 11 AM to 8 PM ET

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a retail pharmacy setting is required.
High School diploma or equivalent
Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate required
Possesses up-to-date knowledge of the profession and industry; regarded as an expert in the technical/functional area; accesses and uses other expert resources when appropriate.
Handles day-to-day work challenges confidently; willing and able to adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change; shows resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations, or adversity; demonstrates flexibility.
Makes timely, cost-effective, and sound decisions; makes decisions under conditions of uncertainty.
Emphasizes the need to deliver quality services; defines standards for quality and evaluates products, processes, and services against those standards; manages quality and improves efficiencies.
Possesses strong customer service, communication, and organizational skills; is detail-oriented and has the ability to problem-solve and troubleshoot.

Nice To Haves

Specialty pharmacy experience preferred.
Commitment to continuing education.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate patient records, including demographics, current medication list, disease states list, allergy list, insurance information, and prescription information.
Utilize pharmacy management system to screen for drug interactions.
Process prescriptions and bill insurance for payment.
Troubleshoot Medicare Part B verification requirements.
Submit prior authorizations.
Assist with applying for patient financial assistance through manufacturer or foundation programs for high-cost oral/injectable drugs.
Act as a subject matter expert and resource for other staff on financial assistance and billing for oral/injectable medications.
Act as a resource for other staff on dispensing oral/injectable drugs and financial assistance.
Ensure that the most cost-effective drugs are ordered from vendors.
Receive, verify, and process drug orders.
Assist with drug recalls and expired or non-utilized drug returns.
Prepare and label prescriptions and ensure they are checked for accuracy by a physician or pharmacist.
Ensure prescriptions and paperwork are signed off by a physician or pharmacist.
Obtain patient or patient representative signatures on all medications being dispensed.
File and store prescription hardcopies.
Maintain and file daily reports.
Document all patient interactions and outcomes in the EHR.
Track and report monthly inventory in the pharmacy management system.
Assist with patient monitoring activities, including prescription refills, prescription adherence, and prescription persistence.
Interact with patients regarding prescription dispensing, financial assistance, and patient follow-up.
Maintain the safety of the MID by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies, and regulations.
Ensure adherence to all relevant accreditation standards for pharmacy services.
Maintain proper documentation and records in compliance with accreditation requirements.
Participate in accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement activities.