Pharmacy Technician

Description

Are you seeking a career with a growing company, a place where you can make an impact in the community? Then Positive Impact Health Centers is the company for you.

Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services located in Metro Atlanta. The PIHC model of care assures that clients have access to medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health and social services, providing the best opportunity for patients to achieve high-quality health outcomes. Services are provided on-site and through telehealth.

What makes us different? We offer our employees the following:

· 1 Health Wellness day per quarter

· Parental Leave

· Free parking at our locations/bus line accessibility

· Competitive Salary & Benefits

· Automatic 3% Safe Harbor & 2% Profit Sharing (Retirement Program)

· 100% allotted for benefit elections for employees, 50% allotted for benefit elections for employee's spouse/dependent

· Credit Union

*Proof of Covid-19 vaccination is required*

Positive Impact Health Centers (PIHC) is a community leader in providing HIV prevention, care and treatment services. The PIHC model of care assures that persons with HIV have access to medical, pharmacy, dental, behavioral health and social services, providing the best opportunity for patients to achieve high-quality health outcomes.

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, dispensing, reconciling and charging of all medications. To assist the pharmacist(s) in maintaining an adequate and accurate drug inventory as well quality control procedures. Pharmacy Technicians shall work under the direct supervision of a licensed registered pharmacist, and will only perform activities that comply with the State Board of Pharmacy practices. Accurately prepares medication orders for dispensing by the pharmacist by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, labeling and mixing medications. Enters patient and medication order information into the pharmacy system. Verifies prescription information and dosage. Processes and submits insurance claims. Processes new and refill prescriptions. Verifies the information on the prescription is complete and accurate. Assists patient and prescribers with the Prior Authorization process. Coordinates billing and obtains cost approval. Provides quality customer service to patients and other healthcare providers. Performs all tasks in a safe manner that is consistent with corporate policies as well as state and federal laws.

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, dispensing, reconciling and charging of all medications

• Assist the pharmacist(s) in maintaining an adequate and accurate drug inventory as well as quality control procedures

• Accurately prepare medication orders for medications

• Accurately and efficiently enter patient and medication order information into pharmacy fill software

• Manages medication compliance program by contacting patients and confirming refills needed as well as ensuring patient information is up-to-date and accurate

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills
• Knowledge of how to seamlessly navigate Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
• High level of dedication to patient care and improving patient medication access
• Clear understanding of and the ability to comply with the GA BOP Rules and Regulations
• High level of attention to detail
• Comfortable with addressing insurance rejections and prescription claims processing
• Self-motivation and driven to succeed

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacy technician in good standing with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy
• Exceptional oral communication, good telephone and written skills, and the ability to communicate appropriately pharmacy and clinic staff
• CPhT preferred

Experience

At least 2-years of pharmacy technician experience

License/Licensure

Licensed pharmacy technician in good standing with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.