Retail Pharmacy Technician Shapiro Building at Beth Israel Medical Center 330 Brookline Ave Boston, MA.
About The Position
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Job Summary: The Retail Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing technical support under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in the outpatient/retail pharmacy. Technician's duties include preparing take home medications, compounding, inventory management, utilizing various equipment and technology available in the pharmacy, performing drop-off and pick-up window duties, and performing various quality control tasks as assigned. In addition, the retail technician will participate in training and orientation of new technicians and pharmacy students and bedside delivery to patients. Job Description: Essential Responsibilities: Renews routine/maintenance medication requests (telephonic, fax, Patient site, E- prescription queue) for patients. Manages the administrative responsibilities for faxing, filing, mailing, and documenting status in medical record of non-electronically routable prescriptions. Responds efficiently to formulary and medication assistance program inquiries and prioritizes efforts to address needs effectively and safely. Assists with the BIDMC transition of care program. Assists with medication reconciliations. Investigates and resolves prescription issues and communicates directly with patients providing clarification on directions for prescriptions.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- License Mass Registered Pharmacy Tech preferred., or Registration Pharmacy Technician Trainee required., or Certificate 1 Certfied Pharmacy Technician preferred.
- 1-3 years related work experience required in Healthcare or Retail Pharmacy.
- Knowledge of prior-authorization workflows, payer relations, prescription claims adjudication, and general reimbursement procedures.
- Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of professionals (physicians, nurses, administration, etc.
- Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience with prior authorizations.
Responsibilities
- Renews routine/maintenance medication requests (telephonic, fax, Patient site, E- prescription queue) for patients.
- Manages the administrative responsibilities for faxing, filing, mailing, and documenting status in medical record of non-electronically routable prescriptions.
- Responds efficiently to formulary and medication assistance program inquiries and prioritizes efforts to address needs effectively and safely.
- Assists with the BIDMC transition of care program.
- Assists with medication reconciliations.
- Investigates and resolves prescription issues and communicates directly with patients providing clarification on directions for prescriptions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
