PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME

WATSON CLINIC LLP•Lakeland, FL

19d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists with prescription processing, patient and insurance information entry, refill requests, inventory, pharmacy operations, payment processing, and accounting procedures. The technician consults a pharmacist whenever there is uncertainty or a lack of knowledge. The role also provides support to the Pharmacy Clerk and Coordinator and helps maintain an orderly pharmacy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a Pharmacy Technician program.
Pharmacy certification is required.
Two years of experience required.
Ability to multitask efficiently and good computer skills.
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Florida.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician certification as required by the state is preferred.

Responsibilities

Enter patient, prescription, and insurance information into the computer to assist pharmacists with prescription processing.
Consult a pharmacist on matters where there is uncertainty or a lack of knowledge.
Help the Pharmacy Clerk check in orders, place merchandise in the proper location, serve customers at the counter, and provide backup coverage.
Work with outside vendors to maintain resale inventory and ensure invoices are paid properly.
Receive refill requests from patients by phone and contact prescribers electronically or by phone for refill authorizations.
Help keep the pharmacy neat and orderly and keep vial and oval bins filled.
Order supplies as needed, mail items to patients, and contact the Mailroom when items need delivery.
Enter over-the-counter and prescription items into the computer for nightly orders.
Help the Coordinator receive and post third-party payments and charge accounts on time, follow up on past-due billings, and maintain current, organized files.
Assist with end-of-month procedures and reports submitted to the accounting department.