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Position Summary: The retail technician team leader will oversee and assist all retail pharmacy technicians to ensure safe and appropriate pharmacy services to patients in the outpatient pharmacy according to regulatory guidelines.
About GW MFA
MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties. As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing. In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH) which is separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA’s leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. As well as be well equipped to train other technicians to effectively complete the same duties. Other duties may be assigned.
Transcribe new prescriptions to patient profile
Confirm patient demographics are accurate and insurance information is correct
Ensure correct third-party adjudication of medications
Initiate prior authorizations and work with providers on completion
Communicate with nurses and patients about prescription order status and provide updates accordingly
Identify manufacturer copay assistance programs
Communicate with patients regarding prescription delays, or other medication problems
Ensure that cycle counts are completed daily and whenever perpetual inventory discrepancies exist
Notify patient when medication is available for pickup and/or schedule delivery
Maintain basic familiarity with proper medication dosing, use and required monitoring parameters for medications
Teach subordinate technicians any new policy and procedure, as applicable
Develop and maintain technician work schedule to optimize business needs
Perform refill reminders for patients and follow up with prescriber if out of refills
File all completed prescriptions in accordance with department standards
At all times, maintain a courteous interaction with patients, visitors, departments and medical personnel
Assist with unpacking, labeling and stocking of incoming products
Exercise responsibility for the accuracy of all cash register transactions (including over-rings and shortages)
Ensure compliance with all established personnel and departmental polices
Prepare prescriptions for pharmacist’s review, in accordance with federal and local regulations
Assist in employee retention efforts with positive feedback and identify room for improvement at all levels
Refer medical and medication related questions or issues which require professional judgement to a pharmacist for follow up
Other Related Duties:
May assist Pharmacist on compounding bulk medication, as allowable.
Minimum Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education:
High school graduation and active DC Pharmacy Technician license required, two years college training is desirable, Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred
Experience:
Two years of verified experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail, nursing home, medical center or hospital pharmacy, required.
Supervision Received:
Supervision is received on a task-by-task, and daily basis, dependent upon assigned duties as designated by a Registered Pharmacist.Functional supervision may be received from the Clinical Pharmacist or Pharmacist in Charge.
Physical Requirements
Full Time
$53k-68k (estimate)
08/02/2024
08/05/2024
gwlifesavers.com
Washington, DC
<25
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