What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at PINEVILLE PHARMACY?
Pineville Pharmacy is locally owned an independent pharmacy looking for a pharmacy technician who is not only hard working but goes above and beyond to take care of our patients. We are looking for pharmacy technician who is reliable, dependable, caring and someone who lives up to our core values and customer expectations. We don't require prior experience but it is plus if you have one or more years of experience in pharmacy. We are also looking for bilingual someone who speaks Spanish.
1.0 Duties and Responsibilities: Specific duties will include, but not be limited to:
§ Retrieving, pouring, counting, labeling, and reconstituting prescription medications
§ Accessing, inputting, and retrieving information through the Pharmacy’s computer network to maintain accurate records
§ Creating accurate prescription labels
§ Obtaining refill authorizations from prescribers
§ Processing and preparing third-party insurance claims
§ Communicating with physicians, patients, and third-parties, such as insurers
§ Maintaining accurate patient/ client profiles
§ Maintaining Pharmacy inventory
§ Preparing reports related to sales, usage, and inventory
§ Complying with established procedures, rules, and regulations
§ Providing completed orders to customers
§ Answering phones and directing customer calls to the appropriate personnel
§ Maintaining and cleaning equipment, work areas, and shelves
§ Accepting prescriptions to be filled and ensuring that the PIC has the data necessary to fill the orders
§ Greeting and assisting customers
§ Recordkeeping related to inventories, receipts, purchases, and deliveries
§ Collecting co-payments
§ Packaging and labeling products under the supervision of the PIC
§ Restocking shelves
§ Unpacking and organizing incoming merchandise, including sorting items that require special handling. Delivering medication to patient's house.
§ Checking for outdated medications and notifying the PIC of low inventories
§ Understanding confidentiality with respect to patient/ client care; complying with all federal and state laws applicable to the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI); and following HIPAA guidelines regarding readily identifiable protected health information
§ Working as a team and communicating clearly
§ Helping customers locate over-the-counter products
§ Handling customer problems/ concerns in a calm manner and referring them to the pharmacist accordingly
§ Notifying the pharmacist of any problems or malfunctions
§ Checking refrigerator and freezer temperatures
§ Properly processing pseudoephedrine sales
§ Properly processing Medicare Durable Medical Equipment (DME) claims
§ Promoting teamwork
§ Providing professional services
§ Clean pharmacy surface area, pharmacy, pharmacy shelves, restroom and backroom
Performing prescription delivery
2.0 Skills and Specifications:
§ Ability to read and transcribe pharmaceutical information
§ Ability to act as a team player
§ Organizational and time management skills
§ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
§ Ability to multitask
§ Excellent oral and written communication skills
§ Excellent customer service skills
§ Computer skills as necessary to operate Pharmacy management software and other necessary programs
§ Punctuality
§ Telephone skills
§ Self-motivated
3.0 Education and Qualifications:
§ High school diploma or equivalency
§ At least 18 years of age
§ Prior experience as a cashier
§ Pharmacy technician license from the Board of Pharmacy in the state of employment – if applicable
§ Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
§ Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees
§ Ability to stand for long periods of time
§ Ability to sit for intermittent periods of time
§ Ability to bend, reach, climb, and squat frequently
§ Ability to type and operate a computer
§ Ability to speak on the telephone
§ Ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 40 lbs.
§ Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and Spanish
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.50 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $16 - $18