Pharmacy Technician

Damar Services • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce — they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives. Since 1967, Damar has been recognized as one of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics Residential and group home services for children and adults Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all, Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative, effective healthcare to underserved communities. We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years! Ready to make a real impact? Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to individuals and families in our community. Damar Pharmacy Services, LLC has a great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, in an integrated care setting that offers complete patient care, and the opportunity to collaborate with psychiatrists, clinicians, physicians, nursing staff, and community health workers. Where would I be working? The Pharmacy Technician will work at our pharmacy inside our Health Services clinic, located at 5715 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46241 What would I be doing? You will assist our pharmacist in filling prescriptions, billing prescriptions to third parties, collecting payments from patients, and maintaining drug inventory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy required
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Minimum age of 21 per licensure requirements.
• Must meet and maintain background screening requirements of program(s) assigned to.
• No felony convictions or other criminal offenses involving a dependent population.
• Successful completion of pre-employment physical.

Nice To Haves

• One year of retail experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful
• Certified as a Pharmacy Technician by PTCB or NHA preferred

Responsibilities

• Treats patients, staff and visitors with courtesy, sensitivity and respect.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Adheres to Damar’s Quality Policy and participates actively in Quality Improvement Process activities.
• Follows Safety and OSHA requirements.
• Participates in cross training activities.
• Adheres to the Damar’s dress code and maintains a professional appearance.
• Attends required meetings and participate on committees as requested.
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending in-service meetings and continuing education programs.
• Participates in site meetings to address patient care and operational requirements, including one- on-one communication.
• Prescriptions - (Data entry) Enters patient information including insurance coverage and prescriptions in the pharmacy software.
• Submits insurance claims and follows up on rejections
• Types labels neatly and without error.
• Counts and measures medications correctly.
• Completes cash and insurance transactions accurately.
• Figures cost & pricing of prescriptions correctly.
• Collects payments from patients &/or family members and provide receipts.
• Cleans and maintains supplies in pharmacy.
• Receives vendor orders; brings orders to pharmacy; signs invoices documenting receipt, checks incoming drugs and stock drugs for current dating.
• Completes inventories in an accurate and timely manner.
• Initiates and corresponds with 3rd party insurers regarding qualifying information and follows up with possible inclusion and set up for all pharmacy sites.
• Corresponds with 3rd party insurers regarding drug rejections, reversals, additions and inquiries regarding reimbursements.
• Assists with pharmacy compliance to applicable statutory requirements (DEA, Board of Pharmacy) and compliance to accreditation standards (AAAHC).
• Initiates contact with providers to obtain corrections or clarification of prescription.
• Maintains accurate accounting for drugs obtained and dispensed through patient assistance or other patient friendly programs.
• Submits reversals as appropriate.
• Maintains accurate routing of expired drugs to reverse distributor and follows up with proof of disposition and any appropriate credits.
• Maintains accurate record of drugs returned to wholesaler and follows up with proof of credit.
• Mentors new pharmacy technicians to include all processes used at Damar.
• Assists with record-keeping requirements.
• Sends updates of drug file changes and additions to all pharmacies.
• Sends reminders to pharmacy manager of upcoming employee leave requests and corresponding personnel coverage.
• May be assigned to others centers to assist with coverage on an as needed basis
• Type, copy and distribute correspondence, memos, agendas, and reports.
• May run errands as assigned.
• Perform other mechanical, technical or administrative tasks assigned by the pharmacist which do not themselves constitute practice of the profession of pharmacy.
• Adheres to all Damar policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED