Certified Pharmacy Technician/ PRN

Riveon Healthcare•Lorain, OH

2d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for a PRN (as needed) position. This role offers the opportunity to join a company committed to an inclusive and supportive culture, with company-wide staff events and a team atmosphere. The Certified Pharmacy Technician will provide added-value services such as patient assistance programs, central pharmacy pick-up station record maintenance, and samples distribution documentation. They will also function as a pharmacy technician as needed, assisting in various activities of the Pharmacy Department under the supervision of the Lead Pharmacy Technician and a Licensed Pharmacist. The role operates in accordance with standard procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations, utilizing a Trauma Informed Care approach.

Requirements

Certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
Experience and proficiency with computer automated pharmacy system(s) is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have at minimum a GED.
Must be well acquainted with the characteristics of common medications.
Must be well versed in pharmacy billing systems and methods of payments.
Must have excellent customer service skills and conduct oneself professionally at all times.
Must have very good communication skills, verbal and written.
Must comply with all Agency and Pharmacy policies, procedures and processes, including HIPAA.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician is a plus.
Candidates with educational backgrounds and training in trauma-informed and/or trauma-specific services, a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide added-value services, including patient assistance programs, central pharmacy pick-up station record maintenance, and samples distribution documentation.
Function as a pharmacy technician as needed.
Assist in various activities of the Pharmacy Department under supervision.
Conduct processes associated with value-added services and related documentation, data entry, and updating the online samples list.
Adhere to and follow processes for the PAP program and complete required documentation.
Adhere to and follow processes for the CP program and complete required documentation.
Adhere to and follow processes for the samples program and complete required documentation.
Conduct end-of-day tasks, daily reports, and register settlement if assigned.
Prepare and confirm bubble packs in accordance with procedures if assigned.
Follow mail-out processes when mailing RXs to patients.
Conduct processes for intake, typing, billing, and packaging of RXs.
Provide professional customer service to all customers.
At Rx intake, verify patient name and address, inquire about allergies, insurance information, and verify legibility of the prescriber's name.
Process/alert others to process RXs in a timely manner.
Process pharmacy calls as appropriate.
Complete and process third-party documents.
File prescription books, new prescriptions, and patient profiles.
Follow Rx pick-up processes for patients, such as verifying IDs and collecting payments.
Process insurance claims information and check for program eligibility if applicable.
File bins with Rx vials/bottles as needed.
Process incoming shipments from vendors to ensure receipt of all invoiced items.
Check incoming stock for appropriate "shelf life" remaining before expiration.
Affix price stickers to items ordered and place items on stock shelves or in refrigerator.
Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily on the Temp-log.
Alert PIC or/and pharmacist on duty if temperature goes out of range for USP storage conditions.
Report any issues or concerns to the Lead Pharmacy Technician and / or Pharmacy Director immediately.
On the first Tuesday of every month, check stock for the purpose of removing outdated items.
Clean pharmacy shelves, work areas, and maintain pharmacy premises in a satisfactory state of cleanliness.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA.
Process all filing and bookkeeping functions as deemed necessary by the pharmacist.
Consult regularly with the lead Pharmacy Tech, PIC, and pharmacists for expediting prescription processing.
Utilize respectful, trauma-informed language in all aspects of the job.
Promote and support Trauma Informed Care implementation and initiatives within the organization.
Maintain a good on-time and attendance record.
Input all information needed in the pharmacy system in a timely manner.
Conduct other tasks as assigned.