Do you want to make a difference in the community?
Are you looking to further your career in healthcare?
Do you want to be part of a growing organization?
Evara Health has been serving the community for 40 years. We are a not-for-profit health care organization with 14 locations throughout Pinellas County, FL!
As the Pharmacy Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in our pharmacy operations, seamlessly blending clinical expertise with technical finesse. Your duties encompass a spectrum of responsibilities, from dispensing prescriptions to meticulously managing medication inventory and supplies. Under the direct guidance of our on-duty pharmacist, you'll ensure the smooth flow of pharmaceutical services, contributing to exceptional patient care and operational excellence.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assists in most aspects of filling prescriptions including reading, interpreting, and processing :
Uses the computer and appropriate software in processing prescriptions; Counts and pours medications, reconstitutes pediatric solutions and suspensions, selects appropriate containers and applies labels, performed under proper supervision of the pharmacist
Assists in maintaining a complete and up to date patient profile including name, address, allergy information, insurance status, and any additional information as neededCommunicates with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorizations
Communicates with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims, follows up on claimsAssists pharmacist in maintaining workflow :Triages telephone calls for pharmacist. Logs phones in and out properly
Assists patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders including phone ordersAt point of pick up, verifies that patient received correct prescription(s)Accepts payment transactionsAssists other pharmacy staff during down timeMaintains an adequate inventory of medications and all additional supplies required for daily processing. Duties include :Maintaining an adequate supply of plastic containers, bottles, labels bags, etc.
Ordering medications and supplies (excludes CIIs)Ensuring expired medications are removed from shelves monthly or as often as neededMaintaining safety measures for shelf locations of lookalike / sound alike drugs per policyRemoving old prescriptions that were not picked up in 2 weeks from the front, reverses claims, and returns to stock twice monthlyAssisting with preparing the pharmacy inventoryMaintains and demonstrates knowledge of regulatory laws and practices in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations by performing strict record keeping to include :Records refrigerator temperatures as required o Files and archives prescriptions and logs appropriately
Answers phone with a greeting that includes name and titleAssists in maintaining proper audit trail for processed prescriptions, including daily and monthly reports; generates additional reports as requestedMaintains awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice : o Maintains knowledge of loss prevention techniquesAssists in teaching technician studentsMaintains Pharmacy Technician License, per state and federal lawsAdheres to corporate compliance programs, by reporting improper or unethical conduct, violation of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirementsMaintains good housekeeping practices by ensuring workspaces and surrounding areas are clean and tidyStrictly adheres to all Evara Health, HIPAA, HRSA, State, Federal and accreditation agency rules and regulationsThese essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties assigned. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
State of Florida Pharmacy Technician RegistrationMinimum (1) year of pharmacy experienceAbility to navigate and enter data into an electronic records systemWorking knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology, symbols, phrases, and abbreviationsMathematical proficiencyEducation and Experience
High School Diploma or EquivalentPharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB), preferredCompletion of a Florida approved pharmacy technician programLicenses, Certification or Registration
State of Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration, requiredCulture
Evara Health strives to not only be the healthcare provider of choice, but also the employer of choice, one that offers you the opportunity to excel in your career and be a difference maker in the lives of the patients we serve.
Benefits
Up to 18 days of PTO in your first yearPre-Taxed flexible insurance package403B with company contributionsTuition reimbursementPaid TrainingLearn More
