Pharmacy Technician - Hybrid in Worcester, MA - 2288501

Reliant Medical • Worcester, MA

248d • $16 - $28 • Remote

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Pharmacy Technician provides operational support to the Prescription department location.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Massachusetts
• 1+ years of retail Pharmacy Technician experience
• Physical health sufficient to meet the ergonomic standards and demands of the position

Responsibilities

• Performs assigned duties as directed by the prescription specialist supervisor
• Interact effectively and professionally with all location departments at Reliant Medical Group
• Interact effectively and professionally with all patients, prescribers and payors and pharmacies related to all prescription requests
• Develops proficiencies in utilization of Epic
• Works independently and handles multiple tasks
• Greets patients over the telephone to ensure prompt service for patient needs
• Performs computer entry of prescription information including but not limited to patient search, prescriber search, drug selection, prescription interpretation, chart review and provides accurate documentation in Epic
• Accurate reviews and processes e-prescriptions, faxed prescriptions, my-chart renewals, patient calls per Prescription Department guidelines
• Accepts customer, insurance and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions, including refill authorization from doctor offices were permitted by state law
• Communicates any issues which may delay the prescription to the patient. Works directly with the prescription specialist supervisor to coordinate the resolution for the patient
• Assists with maintaining the prescription pool by keeping it up to date and while also managing open encounters and in-basket management
• Follows all asset protection and personal safety guidelines as outlined in the department Policy and Procedures
• Responsible for obtaining correct Prior Authorizations forms. Completes and processes prior authorizations for medications that are not covered by patient's insurance

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Health and Personal Care Retailers
• Education Level: High school or GED