Pharmacy Technician II - Ambulatory Care

Cooper University Hospital•Camden, NJ

About The Position

The Ambulatory Pharmacy technician provides Pharmacy service support in the medication management cinic to ensure continuity and safe care. The functions include but are not limited to: Support the pharmacist in gathering health and prescription information. Registration of the patient at clinic visit. Complete authorization for prescriptions; obtain supporting documentation for denials. Understand the billing process; troubleshoot insurance issues. Assist with processing of prescription to retail pharmacies. Follow up with patients to ensure compliance with care. Assist with any required responsibilities to ensure safe and complete care.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year Ambulatory care pharmacy experience required.
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Current NJ registration (or eligible on hire).
Must register with the NJ Board of Pharmacy during the first 10 days of employment.
Must complete registration with the NJ Board of Pharmacy and become and active registered Pharmacy Technician within 180 days of hire.
Pharmacy technician National Certification (PTCB) or greater than 10 years hospital or equivalent pharmacy experience required.
Completion of basic pharmaceutical calculations.
Knowledge of medication therapy management (MTM)
Prescription authorization and Medicare/MTM billing experience.
Knowledge of 340B programs.

Responsibilities

Support the pharmacist in gathering health and prescription information.
Registration of the patient at clinic visit.
Complete authorization for prescriptions; obtain supporting documentation for denials.
Understand the billing process; troubleshoot insurance issues.
Assist with processing of prescription to retail pharmacies.
Follow up with patients to ensure compliance with care.
Assist with any required responsibilities to ensure safe and complete care.