Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

KPH Healthcare Services • Moravia, NY

228d • $15 - $19

About The Position

The position involves working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, following standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. The role may include assisting in orienting and training employees, as well as aiding the professional staff in the triaging, processing, and delivery of prescriptions to patients. Additionally, the position involves managing pharmacy inventory and third-party receivables.

Requirements

• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher.
• Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
• PTCB or other nationally recognized certification program.
• Required (Vermont Employees only): Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties of Pharmacy Clerk as needed including, but not limited to running cash register and answering telephones.
• Execute the plan – able to learn and understand specific aspects of the pharmacy management system and POS system; follows instructions and completes tasks with a sense of urgency; responsible for daily department standards.
• Quality focused – understands and embraces the importance of Quality Assurance Policy & Procedures; understands and embraces all patient care programs and initiatives; accuracy with cash and related cash controls.
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy technology – includes product dispensing, data entry, and adjudication workflow step.
• Ensure that every prescription has been checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing to the patient.
• Assist in the initial submission, and resubmission (as required) of all third-party claims.
• Inventory management – proficient in inventory management including ordering & receiving processes, inventory freshness; proficient with return to stocks and cycle counting.
• Assist in checking pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing all returns.
• Locate prescription files and other manual records from storage as needed.
• Prepare and file manual records for pharmacist signatures and review.
• Act with integrity always; never willing to compromise integrity; behaves in a manner consistent with company standards; understands and fully complies with all HIPAA compliance standards.
• Proficient in all state and federal regulations ensuring compliance with the law; understands and ensures we follow company operational policies & procedures.
• Perform all store clerk duties as needed.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Proficient in the management of our MTM program as well as other patient-centered professional services.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree