Certified Pharmacy Tech: Patient Care & Claims Expert

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician for Cooper Green to support pharmacy operations, process prescriptions, and adjudicate insurance claims. The role collaborates with pharmacists, prescribers, and payers to ensure timely access to medications and compliant service.

The ideal candidate holds ALBOP registration, CPhT/ExCPT certification, and CPR/BLS. Responsible for POS transactions, inventory, and delivering medications within a retail pharmacy setting

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Active Alabama Board of Pharmacy registration required prior to hire.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT or ExCPT) from PTCB or NHA.
• CPR/BLS certification from AHA or Red Cross.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with dispensing activities and maintain drug supplies.
• Handle pharmacy window operations, phone inquiries, and POS transactions.
• Enter patient demographics and adjudicate third-party insurance claims.
• Process payments and balance cash drawers.
• Support quality improvement and accreditation initiatives.
• Distribute medications to patient care areas and ADCs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

Skills

Prescription data entry

Customer service

Inventory control

Pharmacy operations

Billing/claims support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ALBOP registered

CPhT or ExCPT certification

CPR/BLS certification

Tools

PrimeRX

NetGen

EPIC

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician for Cooper Green to support pharmacy operations, process prescriptions, and adjudicate insurance claims. The role collaborates with pharmacists, prescribers, and payers to ensure timely access to medications and compliant service.

The ideal candidate holds ALBOP registration, CPhT/ExCPT certification, and CPR/BLS. Responsible for POS transactions, inventory, and delivering medications within a retail pharmacy setting