Fairmont Community Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Technician (Full Time)

WVU Medicine; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician for the Fairmont Medical Center. The role involves collecting patient information, assisting with pre-certification, and supporting pharmacists in dispensing and labeling medications.

Responsibilities include verifying insurance, maintaining records, and communicating with patients, clinicians, and insurers. Requires licensure per state and preferred national certification or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided.
• Nationally certified pharmacy technician (PTCB or NHA) OR two years of pharmacy-specific experience within 15 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Gathers and documents patient demographics, insurance information, needs assessment, patient history and other data.
• Initiates refill/follow-up calls and schedules delivery as needed.
• Assists pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions.
• Maintains patient records in a timely and complete manner.
• Provides medication information and patient education with each prescription.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles demographic/clinical information securely.
• Supports pre-certification/pre-authorization processes and insurance eligibility checks.
• Trains pharmacy technicians and assists in workflow optimization.
• Performs basic compound measurements and logs.
• Ensures proper storage and handling of medications.
• Communicates with patients and clinicians to resolve issues.
• Works with coordinators to develop quarterly objectives.

Skills

Computer literacy

Pharmacy knowledge

Customer service

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State pharmacy technician licensure requirements

Tools

PTCB certification

NHA certification

Job description

Responsible for securing patient data based upon comprehensive data elements, financial education/counseling, insurance verification, provision of clinical information for pre-certification, authorization and third party claims management. Interviews patient for clinical, financial, and history information and arranges appropriate clinical care. A Clinical Pharmacy Technician will work independently gathering and submitted patient information with oversight of a pharmacist as needed. They will be responsible for performing pharmacy related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or Equivalent.

2. Mustpossesscurrent licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: Pharmacy Technician StudentPermitorPharmacy Technician Licensethrough Maryland Board of Pharmacy

OH: Pharmacy Technician Trainee LicenseorCertified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy

PA: Pharmacy Technician TraineeorPharmacy Technician License through the Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy

WV: Pharmacy Technician TraineeorPharmacy Technician License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy

1. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA) OR If applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacyspecificexperience,mustbe obtained within 15 months of hire.

PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Associates degree OR Posthigh school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.

2. Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through PharmacyTechnicianCertification Board (PTCB) or NationalHealthcareerAssociation (NHA)upon hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Drafts various correspondence letters and sends to referral source when necessary.

2. Gathers and documents patient demographics, insurance information, needs assessment, patient history, and other data as needed.

3. Initiates refill/follow up calls and schedules delivery as needed

4. Provides information and answers to patient/caregiver questions and refers to clinician when appropriate or requested.

5. Identifies all patients requiring pre-certification or pre-authorization at the time services are requested or when notified by another hospital or clinic department.

6. Contacts insurance company or employer to determine eligibility and benefits for requested services.

7. Maintains patient records in a timely and complete manner.

8. Assists the pharmacist with the process of filling and labeling the prescriptions.

9. Calculates initial measurements for compounds and maintains compounds logs.

10. Provides monographs and other required medication guides with each prescription.

11. Maintains proper storage of medications (i.e. security, temperature controlled items, etc.).

12. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard.

13. Works with coordinators and manager to develop and attain quarterly objectives.

14. Maintains confidentiality according to policy when interacting with patients, physicians, families, co-workers and the public regarding demographic/clinical/financial information.

15. Communicates problems hindering workflow to management in a timely manner.

16. Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians

17. Initiates charge anticipation calculations. Accurately identifies anticipated charges to assure identification of anticipated self-pay portions.

18. Certain duties cannot be assigned to Pharmacy Technicians because these duties can only be performed by Pharmacists. These restrictions are regulated at state and federal levels and must be followed closely according to state board of pharmacy regulations where the Pharmacy Technician practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.

2. Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.

3. Dexterity requiredto finger, handle, and reach.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Must be able to use computers and software applications.

2. Knowledge of drugs, drugs dosing, side effects, indications, contraindications and proper administration preferred.

3. Knowledge of rules, policies and regulations related to the disbursal of pharmaceutical drugs preferred.

4. Must be able to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in a fast-paced environment.

5. Must be polite and respectful when communicating with staff, physicians, patients and families. Must approach interpersonal relations in a positive manner.

6. Must demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of department or hospital in regard to changes in work volume, planned change, scheduling changes and emergency call-backs (i.e. weather or disaster).

7. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and place high emphasis on customer service.

Additional Job Description:

Seeking a full-time pharmacy technician for the WVUH Community Pharmacy at Fairmont Medical Center. Pharmacy hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

1532 WVUH FMT Outpatient Pharmacy

Address:

1325 Locust Avenue

Fairmont

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.