Retail Tech Coordinator- Senior Pharmacy Tech

RWJBarnabas Health•South Plainfield, NJ

49d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Pharmacy Technician assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services under supervision of the Registered Pharmacist by performing the technical, clerical and manipulative tasks involved in dispensing, preparing, and distributing all medications and pharmaceutical products for all patient age groups includes geriatrics, adult, adolescent, pediatric and neonatal, The Senior Pharmacy Technician also assists the Pharmacist and Manager in the preparation of new referrals, insurance verification, prior authorizations, adjudication, and functions as patient liaison, Work and/or performance shall conform to written established policies and procedures, activities,

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Registered with the Board of Pharmacy within 6 months of start date
One year of pharmacy experience which includes:
Knowledge of specialty medications
Insurance verification
Prior authorization processing
Managing and coordinating referrals
Patient financial assistance
Successful completion of all orientations
Must meet requirements of the ADA

Nice To Haves

Associates degree preferred

Responsibilities

Understands and adheres to the company policy and requirements, EG: Snow day and sick time
Arrives to work on time: No tardies
Understands and participates on different committees or plans
Willing to be cross-trained to work or assist in other areas, Helps co-workers when appropriate
Willingness and flexible to work alternating work schedules on short notice, Will support management and do what is asked
Completes insurance verification to ensure proper billing
Responsible for tracking the return of paperwork sent w/ new referral, General consent, Billing, etc
Responsible for managing patient s profile by entering all information accurately and updating profiles when necessary
Process new referrals by gathering patient information, documentation and coordinating deliveries
Assist pharmacist with prior authorization process
Acting as patient liaison between clinic and pharmacy
Responsible for handling patient concerns that come thru the ACD phone system
Ensure all prescriptions adjudicate correctly, covering cost of medication
Assist patient s with obtaining financial assistance copay cards, grants, foundations, government aide
Initiates compliance refill calls on a weekly basis
Responsible for contacting patient to schedule new prescriptions sent in from clinics
Keep referral workflow log up to date
Able to assist filling technicians with dispensing, preparing, and distributing of all medications and pharmaceutical products