Clinical Pharmacy Technician (Closed Door Facility)

Giant Eagle, Inc.; Freedom (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training Program

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Healthcare

Job summary

A prominent grocery retailer is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Technician for its Central Processing Center in Freedom, PA. In this pivotal role, you'll execute Medication Therapy Management, manage data entry for prescriptions, and ensure optimal patient care. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and up to 6 months of experience. Join a supportive team that values career growth and offers a comprehensive benefit package, including paid training and healthcare coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months.
• Age Requirement: 18 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Execute Medication Therapy Management for the company.
• Use the pharmacy computer for optimal patient care.

Skills

Medication Therapy Management

Data entry skills

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you interested in working for an organization dedicated to patient care, innovation, and improving people’s everyday lives and well-being? Are you interested in working “behind the scenes” in a pharmacy organization? If so, you’re in the right place!

Job Summary

Central Processing is a centralized pharmacy operation with locations in Columbus, OH and Freedom, PA that provides clinical support to our patients and data entry support to our retail pharmacies.

Job Description

Join our team and experience the benefits of being a part of Giant Eagle. The Clinical Pharmacy Technician role is pivotal in our success, in this role at Central Processing, you'll enjoy:

• Paid Training Program: All new hires start in a 4–6-week training program with our dedicated trainers. After the training period, the trainers will continue to support and coach you along the way to ensure you are set up to succeed.
• Paid Time Off: With 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 1 personal day, and 6 paid holidays – you will have the time you need to keep the balance between your work schedule and personal commitments.
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k with company match – we got your covered! All benefits are active within 30 days of hire for you and your family.
• Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment: We’re not just a team - we’re a community. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll find support, flexibility and a workplace where you can be your authentic self.
• Career Growth: Develop a fulfilling career, explore advancement opportunities within the same department or carve your path through other departments within Giant Eagle.

Job Requirements

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent or 17 years of age and enrolled in a Board-approved high school technician training program in Ohio
• Lifting Requirements: Up to 25 pounds
• Certification or Licensing Required: Eligible to obtain registration as pharmacy technician with the applicable state board of pharmacy
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age, or 17 years of age and enrolled in a Board-approved high school technician training program in Ohio

Job Responsibilities

• Execute Medication Therapy Management for the company through competency in MTM platforms.
• Follow established best practices as they relate to work flow and use of MTM platforms when contacting patients, scheduling appointments and/or follow-up calls, and performing data entry.
• Use the pharmacy computer to complete all actions necessary to provide optimal patient care, including data entry.
• Properly schedule and perform follow-up adherence calls to ensure success and continued compliance with medication.
• Provide adequate notes and documentation within platform to ensure proper reimbursement, patient safety, and to provide a seamless management of patients amongst all staff.
• Demonstrate adherence to all company, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations including HIPAA.
• Maintain a neat work environment to ensure all company, local, state, and federal requirements are met.
• Have knowledge of all appropriate service and business metrics and assist team on action plans to improve outcomes.
• Report errors, omissions, and incidents to pharmacist.
• Act in a fiscally responsible manner with regards to our work processes and be held accountable to meeting our financial goals.
• Add and update prescriptions on Auto-fill.
• Accurately read and data enter new prescriptions in the computer including billing to third parties, compounds, calculations and free form prescriptions.
• Resolve third party insurance billing issue to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Effectively communicate with internal Giant Eagle team members verbally and by phone/email.
• Complete all necessary daily and weekly reports and paperwork.
• Ensure exemplary customer service and satisfaction with knowledge and understanding to contact a Pharmacist when needed.

Central Pharmacy Service Centers

Founded in 1931, Giant Eagle, Inc. has grown to be the number one supermarket retailer in the region with more than 410 stores throughout western Pennsylvania, north central Ohio, northern West Virginia, Maryland and Indiana. Giant Eagle Pharmacy meets a variety of customer needs, from filling prescriptions and administering immunizations to conducting free health screenings and providing patient education serving over 1.8 million patients and dispensing roughly 25 million prescriptions annually. Giant Eagle Pharmacy operates two Central Pharmacy Service Centers that support over 200 retail pharmacy locations. One located in Freedom, PA and the other in Columbus, OH. These are behind-the-scenes centers where Team Members perform a variety of duties including prescription data entry, interacting with physician offices and patient outreach. Giant Eagle Pharmacy’s Central Fill facility is also located in Freedom, PA. The Central Fill facility is a closed-door pharmacy operation in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

About Us

At Giant Eagle Inc., we’re more than just food. We’re one giant family of diverse and talented Team Members. Our people are the heart and soul of our company. It’s why we strive to create a nurturing environment that offers countless career opportunities to grow. Deep caring and solid family values are what makes us one of the top workplaces for jobs in the Greater Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Columbus and Indianapolis Areas. From our Warehouses to our grocery Stores and through our Corporate office, we are working together to put food on shoppers' tables and smiles on their faces. We’re always searching for the best Team Members to welcome to our family. We invite you to join our Giant Eagle family. Come start a lasting career with us.