Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

KPH HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC; Town of Massena (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KPH HealthCare Services, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Clerk to assist the professional staff with triaging, processing, and delivering prescriptions to patients. The role includes inventory management, handling third-party receivables, and supporting MTM and other patient-centered services.

The position emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and efficient use of our pharmacy management and POS systems. Candidates should be prepared to perform a range of clerical duties and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Clerk duties include accurate cash handling and courteous patient service.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and HIPAA compliance is required.
• Ability to learn and use pharmacy management and POS systems efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging, processing and delivering prescriptions to patients.
• Operate cash register and answer telephones.
• Learn and use the pharmacy management system and POS system.
• Ensure every prescription is checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Assist in submitting third-party claims and resubmissions as needed.
• Manage inventory including ordering, receiving, and cycle counts.
• Maintain accurate records and HIPAA-compliant procedures.
• Support MTM and other patient-centered services.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Data entry

Tools

Pharmacy management system

POS system

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 Receivables

Job Duties

• 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
• Ensure 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