Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting with the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state and federal regulations. The incumbent is responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Duties and responsibilities include assisting and coaching Pharmacy Technicians in the operation of the pharmacy systems and ensures compliance to the company’s policies and procedures. Employees model and deliver the highest level of quality healthcare while working directly with patients and their families, doctors and other medical personnel. Supervision is received from the Pharmacist who reviews work for attainment of desired objectives and conformity with departmental policies and procedures through conferences, personal inspections and review of report.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reviews and complies with the Pharmacy Technician Code of Conduct.
• Helps healthcare providers and patients by greeting them in person or by phone; answering questions and request; referring inquiries to the Pharmacist that require their attention.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level: anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
• Maintains knowledge of asset protection techniques, creates claims for order errors and damaged goods.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs duties assigned by the Pharmacist such as utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct and checking for possible interactions.
• Reports, immediately, prescription error to the Pharmacist and adheres to company policies and procedures in regard to pharmacy errors and quality improvement.
• Follows all applicable government regulations including HIPAA, Medicare and Co-pay requirements.
• Engages patients by offering assistance, resolving issues and answering questions to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required.
• Directs and assists team members as needed to maintain workflow and meet/ complete deadlines as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist on duty.
• Processes claims for 3rd party reimbursement efficiently and correctly to third-party insurance providers to obtain payment.
• Earns and maintains certification and licensure as required per state regulations. Attends training and completes as requested by the Pharmacy Manager and acquires continuing education credits.
• Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Clinic

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you a licensed Pharmacy Technician in the state of VA?

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Colonial Heights, VA 23834: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person