Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assists with providing medications and other health care products to patients and customers of the UCF Student Health Services Pharmacy. The role supports prescription preparation and dispensing, pharmacy operations, inventory management, patient service, and accurate record keeping. The position requires a flexible schedule, including availability for rotating Saturdays and evening shifts as needed. It is a time-limited funding position, and employment may cease when the available funding is depleted.
Requirements
- Registration with the State of Florida Board of Pharmacy.
- Two or more years of appropriate experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
- Availability for a flexible schedule, including rotating Saturdays and evening shifts as needed.
- Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are not available.
Nice To Haves
- Two to three years of experience working in a high-volume retail pharmacy environment.
- Experience with Electronic Health Record systems, preferably eClinicalWorks (ECW).
- Experience with third-party billing for prescription medications to insurance providers.
Responsibilities
- Assist licensed pharmacists in preparing and filling prescriptions under their direct supervision.
- Interpret physician orders and prescription information, and enter prescription data accurately into the computer.
- Process third-party insurance and pharmacy benefit manager billing, obtain prior authorizations, and monitor formularies and reimbursement.
- Manage inventory by ordering and stocking medications, entering new shipments into the computer, and returning overstock items to wholesalers and reverse distributors.
- Communicate and interact with pharmacists, nurses, physicians, support staff, patients, and other professionals.
- Stock and market over-the-counter medications.
- Order and maintain adequate supplies of prescription vials and other dispensing supplies.
- Keep shelves clean, fronted, and adequately stocked, placing newer medications behind older stock.
- Maintain and complete record-keeping and filing duties, and help maintain efficient prescription flow.
- Assist with filling 300 or more prescriptions per day.
- Greet patients and professionals in person and by telephone, monitor prescription wait times, and ensure messages are legible, detailed, completed, and handled promptly.
- Notify the pharmacist of emergencies or messages requiring special attention, and refer all calls involving medical questions to the pharmacist.
- Verify patient eligibility status and understand the operations of the Health Center as a whole.
- Conduct biannual physical inventory.
- Receive prescriptions from patients, obtain pertinent information, and enter appropriate information into the computer.
- Assist the pharmacist by answering telephone calls.
- Assist with orientation and training of new full-time and OPS pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- Perform other assignments or duties as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Flexible spending and Employee Assistance Program.
- Annual and sick time off and paid holidays.
- Retirement savings options.
- Employee discounts, including tickets to Orlando attractions.
- Education assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
