Kinney Certified Pharmacy Technician (115)

KPH Healthcare Services; Village of Cayuga Heights (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom is seeking a Pharmacy Clerk/Technician to assist pharmacists with prescription processing, inventory control, and patient-ready service in a fast-paced setting. You will handle cash operations, answer phones, and maintain accuracy in all records and transactions.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, with AS degree preferred. Prior pharmacy experience is a plus, and successful completion of required training programs is expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: AS degree or higher.
• Retail/hospital pharmacy experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging, processing and delivering prescriptions.
• Assist in managing Pharmacy Inventory and third-party receivables.
• Ensure pharmacist checks all prescriptions before dispensing.
• Support regulatory compliance and HIPAA policies.
• Perform store clerk duties including cash handling and phone coverage.

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organization

multitask/priority management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or Higher (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy management system

POS system

Data entry software

Job description

Job Summary:Assist the professional staff in the triaging, processing and delivery of prescriptions to the patient. Assist in the management of the Pharmacy Inventory and Third Party ReceivablesCore Competencies:Perform duties of a Pharmacy Clerk as needed including, but not limited to running cash register and answering telephonesIntermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy technology – included is product dispensing, data entry, and adjudication workflow stepsInventory management – proficient in inventory management including ordering & receiving processes, inventory freshness; proficient with return to stocks and cycle countingRegulatory & Operational Compliance – Proficient in all state and federal regulations ensuring compliance with the law; understands and ensures we follow company operational policies & proceduresExecutes the plan – able to learn and understand specific aspects of the pharmacy management system (i.e., reception and release to patient queues) as well as our POS system; follows instructions and completes tasks with a sense of urgency; responsible for daily department standardsQuality focused – understands and embraces the importance of our Quality Assurance Policy & Procedures; understands and embraces all patient care programs and initiatives; understands and embraces all policies and procedures; accuracy with cash and related cash controlsEnsure that every prescription has been checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing to the patientAssist in the initial submission, and resubmission (as required) of all third party claimsLocating prescription files and other manual records from storage as neededPrepare and file manual records for pharmacist signatures and reviewIntegrity/Ethical Behavior – acts with integrity always; never willing to compromise integrity; behaves in a manner consistent with company standards; understands and fully complies with all HIPPA compliance standardsPerform all store clerk duties as neededResponsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programsPerform other duties as assignedJob Skill Requirements:Strong communication skillsStrong organization skillsRequires the ability to stand throughout the duration of the shiftMandatory Training: Successful Completion of the Kinney Pharmacy Technician Training ProgramLimited lifting up to lift 40 lbs.Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening testEducational Requirements:Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GEDPreferred: AS Degree or HigherExperience:Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred Special Conditions of Employment:Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position Drug TestInitial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring