Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home.

PREMIER BENEFITS - For FULL TIME Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Incentives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Fun Company Events

Description of Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and consistent with California state pharmacy regulations to provide non-discretionary tasks, the Pharmacy Desk Technician prepares pharmacy orders for filling, maintains work areas, follows up on narcotic scripts, and enters medication profiles in a timely manner.

Reporting Relationship:

Pharmacy Desk Technician Supervisor

Responsibilities Include the Following:

1. Refills:

• Placing calls to the patient to coordinate a timely and accurate delivery of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Request lab results from doctors, laboratories, and home health agencies.

2. Perform data entry:

• Perform data entry of patient medication profiles and patient chart audits
• Discharge patients from CPR at the end of therapy

3. Pharmacy Liaison:

• Act as liaison for the Pharmacy department
• Communicate with doctors, nurses, and hospitals regarding patient care
• Perform triplicate request and being able to follow up in a timely matter
• Being able to communicate well with the pharmacy staff and supervisor
• Coordinate triplicate requests and their documentation as appropriate including exemption forms for all narcotic patients

4. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.

5. Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.

6. Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.

7. Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.

8. Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.

9. Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.

10. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

The following functions require the professional judgment of a pharmacist and may not be performed by a pharmacy desk technician:

Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.

Certification of filled prescriptions.

Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification by a pharmacist.

Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without verification by a pharmacist.

Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by pharmacist.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.

2. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.

3. Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.

4. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.

5. Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.

6. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.

Education and/or Experience:

1. Must have a High School diploma or Graduation Equivalent Diploma (G.E.D.) or Higher.

2. Licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California required.

3. Possess and exercise advanced level of accuracy.

4. Minimum of 3 years’ retail pharmacy experience preferred.

5. Home Infusion Experience preferred.

6. Basic knowledge of insurance, authorization, and billing.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Premier Infusion Healthcare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion Healthcare Services will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person