Pharmacy Technician - Medication Assistance Program
About The Position
This position functions to assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, as well as providing necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff. These services include preparation and packaging of moderately, complex medications, distribution of advanced medications, supplies and equipment, maintaining proper inventory levels, ensuring medications are in date and secure, and keeping appropriate records and documentation. This position is also responsible for supporting initiatives of area managers. The Medication Assistance Program Dispensing Pharmacy Technician is knowledgeable about PMAPs, pharmaceutical terminology, insurance coverage (limitations, requirements, eligibility, pharmacy formulary, prior authorization, coordination of benefits etc.), available community and national resources, ICD-10 codes, and determinants of financial need. Displays an understanding of pharmaceutical terminology (brand, generic, dose, route, etc.). They provide all customers (patients and clinicians) with accurate and up-to-date information and work closely with financial counselors and clinical staff to assist patients who otherwise cannot afford medication to gain access to therapy.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Registered or eligible for pharmacy technician registration in Ohio.
- Pharmacy Technician Trainees must submit all required documentation to the Ohio Board of Pharmacy at least 10 business days before start date.
- Maintain Registered Pharmacy Technician status with Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
- Pharmacy Technician Trainees must obtain Registered Pharmacy Technician status within 1.5 years of hire.
- Continues to meet departmental competency requirements and pharmacy standards of employee conduct.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledgeable about PMAPs, pharmaceutical terminology, insurance coverage (limitations, requirements, eligibility, pharmacy formulary, prior authorization, coordination of benefits etc.), available community and national resources, ICD-10 codes, and determinants of financial need.
- Understanding of pharmaceutical terminology (brand, generic, dose, route, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Assist the licensed pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients.
- Provide necessary services and information to nursing and medical staff.
- Preparation and packaging of moderately, complex medications.
- Distribution of advanced medications, supplies and equipment.
- Maintaining proper inventory levels.
- Ensuring medications are in date and secure.
- Keeping appropriate records and documentation.
- Supporting initiatives of area managers.
- Provide all customers (patients and clinicians) with accurate and up-to-date information.
- Work closely with financial counselors and clinical staff to assist patients who otherwise cannot afford medication to gain access to therapy.
Benefits
- The university will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
