Pharmacy Technician

Suncoast Community Health Centers • Ruskin, FL

8d

About The Position

Prepare, label, and package medications accurately under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist while processing prescriptions and refills to maintain complete and accurate patient records. Mix or compound medications as necessary, following established protocols and safety guidelines. Operate and maintain pharmacy equipment essential for the preparation and dispensing of medications. Monitor medication stock levels to ensure availability, reorder supplies as needed, and help stock shelves by checking expiration dates and quantities on hand. Verify patient eligibility for Medicaid, HCHCP, and other third-party payers, while pulling and replacing filed prescriptions needing refills and performing other filing tasks as required. Answer phone calls, responding to routine inquiries from physicians, nurses, and patients, and refer more complex questions to the pharmacist. Greet patients, accept prescriptions, and provide basic information regarding medications and pharmacy services. Assist patients with insurance claims, billing issues, and applications for medication assistance programs. Accurately enter prescription and patient data into pharmacy systems, ensuring organized records for prescriptions, transactions, and regulatory compliance. Support the submission of insurance claims and resolve discrepancies with payers. Ensure proper storage and handling of medications, including controlled substances, to maintain quality and compliance. Conduct quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities, keeping records of statistical data, and alert pharmacists to potential stock shortages or increased usage trends. Assist with drug recall procedures and maintain proper documentation for compliance-related activities. Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy operations. Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to use of office equipment, including computers, copy machines, fax machines, telephones, calculators, and more.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and related software.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pharmacy Technician diploma is required
• Pharmacy Technician transcripts is required.
• Valid Florida Pharmacy Technician State License.
• BLS is required within three months of hire.
• Ability to stand for long durations while filling prescriptions and consulting with patients.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Manual dexterity to handle small objects, such as pills, and operate dispensing equipment accurately.
• Must be able to travel to various center locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, label, and package medications accurately under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Process prescriptions and refills to maintain complete and accurate patient records
• Mix or compound medications as necessary, following established protocols and safety guidelines
• Operate and maintain pharmacy equipment essential for the preparation and dispensing of medications
• Monitor medication stock levels to ensure availability
• Reorder supplies as needed
• Help stock shelves by checking expiration dates and quantities on hand
• Verify patient eligibility for Medicaid, HCHCP, and other third-party payers
• Pull and replace filed prescriptions needing refills
• Perform other filing tasks as required
• Answer phone calls, responding to routine inquiries from physicians, nurses, and patients, and refer more complex questions to the pharmacist
• Greet patients, accept prescriptions, and provide basic information regarding medications and pharmacy services
• Assist patients with insurance claims, billing issues, and applications for medication assistance programs
• Accurately enter prescription and patient data into pharmacy systems, ensuring organized records for prescriptions, transactions, and regulatory compliance
• Support the submission of insurance claims and resolve discrepancies with payers
• Ensure proper storage and handling of medications, including controlled substances, to maintain quality and compliance
• Conduct quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) activities, keeping records of statistical data, and alert pharmacists to potential stock shortages or increased usage trends
• Assist with drug recall procedures and maintain proper documentation for compliance-related activities
• Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations governing pharmacy operations
• Perform additional tasks as needed to support the centers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees