Retail Pharmacy Technician

PIEDMONT CANCER INSTITUTE PC • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The retail pharmacy technician is responsible for receiving, entering, and filling prescriptions and plays a significant role in the coordination of patient access to care. The retail pharmacy technician works under direct supervision of the executive retail pharmacy technician.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience in a retail pharmacy environment
• Must be registered in the state of Georgia as a Pharmacy Technician
• Pharmacy Technician certification is required
• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and electronically
• Deliver patient care in a timely manner
• Establish and maintain relationships with clinical and non-clinical staff
• Maintain attention to detail in all matters pertaining to patient care
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Powerpoint
• Proficient at simple math
• HIPAA Requirements: Retail Pharmacy Technician will have access to PHI and ePHI in the course of his/her duties. Applying the minimum necessary standard of HIPAA, this employee has access to the minimum amount of designated record sets required to perform his or her duties.
• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal retail pharmacy environment
• Ability to lift 30 lbs
• Very good hand-eye coordination with high concentration for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

• Experience with patient assistance programs and/or foundation assistance is preferred
• PioneerRx prescription software experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Input and accurately process prescriptions in PioneerRx, fill and prepare orders for pickup or delivery via FedEx or courier
• Accurately enter new patients into PioneerRx and update/maintain records as needed
• Investigate opportunities for pharmaceutical company-based patient assistance and/or foundation assistance to ensure access to unaffordable medications
• Appropriately and thoroughly communicate with Prior Authorization team members to help facilitate affordable access to chemotherapy medications
• Properly handle insurance denials, unique circumstances and stipulations
• Complete cash register transactions
• Contact patients and/or caregivers to determine supply needs, establish refill schedules, and schedule pickups and deliveries as indicated
• Provide a superior patient customer service experience at all times
• Communicate clearly and effectively both in person, via email and phone to a variety of audiences including patients, patient care providers, physicians, pharmacists, and staff
• Document all pertinent patient communications and involve the pharmacist as needed
• Place daily drug orders and control inventory by only ordering as needed
• Perform monthly drug inventory and maintain a record for the Director of Retail Pharmacy
• Maintain organized prescription records according to state and federal laws
• Assist with audits as needed
• Ensure that all pharmacy areas are cleaned regularly per company policy
• Adhere to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices and policies
• Comply with state and federal laws

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED