Pharmacy Technician

Res-Care • Hilo, HI

79d • $17 - $19

About The Position

PharMerica is seeking a highly capable and motivated individual to join our team. PharMerica is a non-retail pharmacy that focuses on providing exceptional customer service and meeting the pharmacy needs for hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, long-term acute care centers, and other specialized care centers nationwide. This position will provide the opportunity to grow your pharmaceutical skills under the direct guidance of a state licensed pharmacist while providing essential care to our patients in our closed-door pharmacy. Our organization is in high growth mode, which can provide opportunities for advancement for individuals looking for career progression!

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; National PTCB Technician Certification desired
• One year experience in data entry in a long-term care pharmacy
• Ability to communicate effectively, work as a member of a team, recognize and identify patient medications
• Skilled in operating a computer
• Skilled in performing detailed work
• Knowledge of Medicaid claims regulations and processes
• As required by state, technician licensure or certification in Texas, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas
• Possess Communication, Initiative, Problem-solving, Team Orientation, Leadership, Detail-orientation skills

Nice To Haves

• National certification preferred
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Enters data into computer system to fill prescriptions and to obtain reimbursement/payment, utilizing knowledge of drugs, medical nomenclature, and the metric system
• Reads and inputs written prescriptions and medical data, including performing drug calculations and interpreting physicians' orders into the computerized med. order system
• Performs computer system operations which may include order entry, billing, crediting, and updating medical records
• Inputs daily orders (new and refills)
• Audits the input versus documentation and makes corrections as required
• Generates reports as needed
• Identifies and resolves issues of denials or follow-up of claims, by maintaining current knowledge of Medicaid claim regulations and processes
• Participates in orientation, training, competency assessment, and evaluation of Pharmacy Data Entry Technicians
• May enter IV medication orders into medication order system
• Performs Pharmacy Technician duties as required
• Performs other tasks assigned
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Shift differential
• Health, dental, & vision
• Company paid STD & LTD
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Schedules
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401k
• Employee Discount Program
• DailyPay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees