Mail Order Pharmacy Technician

Advocate Aurora Health; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 30,100 - 45,185; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision

Paid Time Off programs

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for motivated individuals to join our team as Pharmacy Technicians in Menomonee Falls, WI. This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced technology in a dynamic pharmacy environment.

With full-time hours from Monday to Friday and a pay range of $21.85 - $32.80, this role supports prescription dispensing, customer service, and compliance with regulations. No previous experience is required, and we provide supportive training and benefits!

Qualifications

• Licensure as Pharmacy Technician or Student requires certification within two years.
• No prior experience required for application.
• Patient-facing roles may need additional certifications such as Immunization and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pharmacy customer service including data entry and insurance verification.
• Dispense medications and maintain inventory management procedures.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards in pharmacy practice.

Skills

Good Mathematical skills

Attention to details

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

Job Overview

Aurora Central Fill/Mail Order fills thousands of prescriptions daily for patients to pick up at one of Aurora Pharmacy's retail locations or have delivered directly to their home. With the use of advanced technology and automation, team members are able to work in various areas to assist in this process. Come join our team!

Schedule

Hours for the position are M-F 5am-6pm. 8hr shifts.

Salary

Pay Range: $21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities

• Develops competency in servicing pharmacy customers including obtaining and recording initial demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering.
• Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department's us of information systems, technology, and automation use for dispensing, storage of medications and clerical duties.
• Develop competence in insurance and third party billing functions including: data entry of customer demographics and third-party information, obtaining prior authorizations from appropriate third-party carriers, maintaining files of prior authorization, investigating and correcting errors in submission to third parties and handling private insurance, workers compensation, and third-party insurance coverage and prescription-related issues.
• Develops competence in clinical support needs such as but not limited to DIR fees.
• If applicable per assigned work location and workflow scope, will promote the sale of and assist customers in the appropriate selection and fitting of diabetic footwear, submit insurance billing (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial), as well as maintain documentation records.
• If applicable, float technician develops competency in pharmacy workflow across multiple Aurora Pharmacy locations.
• Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
• Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures and USP requirements.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

• Licensure (IL only): State of Wisconsin (registration):
• Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Student; Certification (CPhT) issued by PTCB or ExCPT within two years of hire, or sooner if required by law. Must sit for the certification exam at least one time within the first year of employment.
• Patient facing teammates may be required to have three certifications: Immunization, BLS through an entity approved by Advocate Health and non-vaccine injectable to be granted from the state of WI or if from out of state, the program is approved by the accreditation council for pharmacy education (ACPE) or by the WI pharmacy examining board.

Education Required

• High School Graduate.

Experience Required

• No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Good Mathematical skills
• Attention to details
• Good customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution and process development skills
• Basic computer skills
• If applicable per assigned work location and workflow scope, diabetic shoe fitting certification is required and will be obtained through on the job training.
• Life support training courses may be required dependent on department discretion.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb and reach about shoulders throughout the work day.
• Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique.
• Ability to deliver medications to via patient preferred mode (bedside, curbside, etc).
• Flexibility to travel amongst Aurora Pharmacy locations.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lb from floor to chest level and lift and carry up to 35 lb at waist height a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lb of force.

Benefits

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on team member’s job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.