Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

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

Job summary

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. in Vermont seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists, manage inventory, and assist with MTM and patient care programs.

You will process prescriptions, handle data entry, and help with third-party claims in a compliant, efficient environment. Under supervision, you will ensure prescriptions are checked by a pharmacist, uphold HIPAA standards, and participate in ongoing training and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher.
• Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
• PTCB or other nationally recognized certification program.
• Required (Vermont Employees only): Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Operate cash register and answer telephones.
• Learn and use pharmacy management and POS systems.
• Adhere to Quality Assurance Policy and patient care programs.
• Understand pharmacy technology including dispensing, data entry, and adjudication workflow.
• Ensure every prescription is checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Assist in third-party claims submission.
• Inventory management including ordering, receiving, returns, and cycle counts.
• Locate prescription files and prepare records for pharmacist signatures.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and regulatory training.
• Support MTM and other patient-centered services.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Pharmacy workflows

Pharmacy technology

Education

AS Degree or Higher

Tools

Pharmacy management system

POS system

MTM programs

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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.