Pharmacy Technician

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers•Saginaw, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves assisting patients with prescription drop-offs, ensuring accurate patient and insurance information is captured and entered into the computer system. The Pharmacy Technician will communicate with insurance carriers for payment, assist the pharmacist in dispensing medications in compliance with regulations and company policies, and help with filling and labeling prescriptions. They will also communicate with prescribers for new or refill prescriptions and participate in a team-based approach to medication management. Key duties include verifying prescription accuracy at the point of sale, managing pharmacy inventory by monitoring stock, placing orders, verifying receipts, and removing outdated drugs. The technician will also complete supply requisitions, answer phones promptly, respond to routine inquiries, and refer calls as needed. Compounding ointments and creams under supervision, pre-packaging bulk medications, and assisting other pharmacy staff are also part of the responsibilities. Maintaining workflow, a clean work area, and staying aware of developments in the pharmaceutical field are crucial. Marginal duties include assisting with Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, keeping statistical records, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician Licensure.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required.
Basic computer skills.
Able to type accurately at 35 wpm.
Able 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.
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 local, state and federal regulations and company policies.
Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions, and communicate with prescribers to obtain new or refill prescriptions.
Participate in a team-based approach to Pharmacy Medication Management.
Verify that the customer receives correct prescription(s) and signs for them at the point of sale.
Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking stock, anticipating needed medication and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of orders, 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 phone calls appropriately to the pharmacist.
Participate as a patient advocate by communicating with prescribers for new prescriptions and clarification on drug orders.
Compound ointments and creams under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Pre-package bulk medications and appropriately label/record keeping for outlying sites, migrant camps, school-based programs, etc.
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 which relate to job responsibility 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.