Pharmacy Technician

Glbhc•Saginaw, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves assisting patients with prescription drop-offs and pick-ups, ensuring accurate patient and insurance information is obtained and entered into the computer system. The technician will communicate with insurance carriers for payment, assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions, and verify that customers receive the correct medications. Responsibilities also include maintaining pharmacy inventory, managing supplies, answering phones, compounding ointments and creams, pre-packaging medications, and assisting other pharmacy staff to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to pharmacy guidelines. The role also requires staying updated on developments in the pharmaceutical field and participating in quality assurance activities.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician Licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to type accurately at 35 wpm.
Ability to do basic pharmaceutical math quickly and accurately.
Knowledge of medication brands and generic names.
Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
Understanding of medical terminology and calculations.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Must be able to sit, stand, and/or walk for an entire workday.
Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and/or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
Must be a licensed driver with proof of personal liability and property damage insurance.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or NHA encouraged.
Pharmacy program literacy preferred.
Six months previous retail or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist patients who are dropping off prescriptions, ensuring all appropriate patient and insurance information is obtained.
Ensure patient/insurance profiles are accurate in the computer system and accurately enter prescription information.
Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with regulations and policies.
Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions, and communicate with prescribers for new or refill prescriptions.
Verify that the customer receives correct prescription(s) at the point of sale and obtains their signature.
Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock, anticipating medication and supply needs, placing orders, verifying receipts, and removing outdated drugs.
Complete requisitions for supplies and receive incoming orders.
Answer phone properly and in a timely manner, respond to routine questions, and refer calls appropriately to the pharmacist.
Compound ointments and creams under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Pre-package bulk medications and appropriately label/record keeping for outlying sites.
Assist other pharmacy staff as needed.
Assist pharmacist in maintaining workflow utilizing current Pharmacy guidelines/standards.
Maintain a clean work area utilizing current Pharmacy guidelines/standards.
Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields and integrate them into own practices.
Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Director, conduct Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities.
Keep a record of numerous statistical data.
Perform other duties as assigned.