Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

Kinney Drugs, Inc.; Cambridge (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs, Inc. in Vermont seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in processing prescriptions, manage inventory, and support patient services.

Experience with pharmacy management systems and POS, attention to accuracy, and adherence to HIPAA and regulatory policies are required. Vermont registration is required; include drug testing and ongoing training as part of employment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician responsibilities including processing prescriptions.
• Experience with pharmacy software and POS is preferred.
• Vermont state registration required.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and patient privacy policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing and delivering prescriptions to patients.
• Help manage pharmacy inventory and third-party receivables.
• Operate cash register and answer telephones.
• Ensure every prescription is checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Assist in submitting and resubmitting third-party claims.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory policies and training.
• Support MTM and other patient-centered services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Phone etiquette

Inventory management

Pharmacy operations

HIPAA compliance

Education

AS Degree or Higher

Tools

Pharmacy management system

POS system

Job description

Scope of Responsibilities:

Works under direct supervision of a pharmacist. Follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. May assist in orienting and training employees. 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 Receivables.

• Perform duties of Pharmacy Clerk as needed including, but not limited to running cash register and answering telephones
• Executes 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 standards
• Quality 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 controls
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy technology – included is product dispensing, data entry, and adjudication workflow step
• Insure that every prescription has been checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing to the patient
• Assist in the initial submission, and resubmission (as required) of all third-party claims
• Inventory management – proficient in inventory management including ordering & receiving processes, inventory freshness; proficient with return to stocks and cycle counting
• Assist in the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing all returns
• Locating prescription files and other manual records from storage as needed
• Prepare and file manual records for pharmacist signatures and review
• Integrity/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 standards
• Regulatory & Operational Compliance – Proficient in all state and federal regulations ensuring compliance with the law; understands and ensures we follow company operational policies & procedures.
• Perform all store clerk duties as needed
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Professional services – proficient in the management of our MTM program as well as other patient centered professional services

Education

• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher

Qualificaitons

• Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred
• PTCB or other nationally recognized certification program

Required (Vermont Employees only): Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug Test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring

Compensation:

$17.00 - $19.75 an hour

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.