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MedStar Pharmacy is seeking a Bedside Pharmacy Technician to join the outpatient pharmacy team. MedStar is committed to providing world-class, compassionate care to every patient, every time, at every touch point. As a bedside Pharmacy Technician you will play a crucial role in all pharmacy tasks relating to Bedside Delivery program, including: facilitating patient participation; acting as pharmacy liaison between patients and physicians, social workers, nurses, and inpatient/outpatient pharmacy staff; preparing prescriptions; and coordinating payment and deliveries.
Duties:
- Acts as support staff in the pharmacy when needed or when assigned or requested by management.
- Communicates with patient regarding prescription cost/co-pays and their ability to pay. Collects payment for prescriptions; processes cash, check, credit card transactions; secures appropriate signatures; and, ensures compliance with HIPAA requirements.
- Delivers prescriptions to patient's room and shows medications to patient; offers and facilitates counseling by a pharmacist if requested; hands prescriptions to patient's nurse in secure bag for storage on the floor until patient is discharged.
- Identifies discharge patients, explains the benefits of the Bedside Delivery program, and encourages and facilitates participation. Works to eliminate any potential barriers to patient participation in Bedside Delivery program. Obtains insurance information and patient demographics.
- Organizes Bedside Delivery prescriptions in designated area of the pharmacy in order of priority: retrieves labels from printer and arranges paperwork for filing.
- Performs data entry of new prescriptions in pharmacy system, including demographics, insurance plans, and prescription information according to policy. Brings to the attention of a pharmacist any claims requiring overrides. Troubleshoots insurance claim rejects and follows up on problem prescriptions.
- Works directly with Social Workers, Nurses, Physicians and other Pharmacy staff to troubleshoot any issues requiring intervention including prior authorizations, clarifications, re-writes, and referrals to social work.
- Works with all members of a patient's healthcare team to secure prescriptions in advance of discharge, ensuring that prescriptions are either brought or sent to the pharmacy for filling.
- Attends daily/weekly/monthly meetings with interdisciplinary teams to grow the program through promotional events, education, and relationship building.
- Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and hospital in community outreach efforts. Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.
- Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
Skills:
- 3-4 years retail or ambulatory care pharmacy experience required.
- Proficiency in Pharmacy Technician duties, including medication administration and compounding
- Strong patient service skills with the ability to communicate effectively and empathetically
- Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with common prescription medications
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
-Sales experience preferred
If you are a dedicated Pharmacy Technician looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.```
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $32.00 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Hospital
- Outpatient
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Washington, DC 20007: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
