Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Town of Truxton (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Clerk in Cortland, NY. You will assist pharmacists in triaging, processing, and delivering prescriptions, manage inventory, and handle third-party receivables.

The role includes operating the POS and pharmacy management systems and executing cash handling with accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma (or current enrolment), possibly an AS degree, and a PTCB certification; experience in hospital or retail pharmacy is

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED.
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher.
• PTCB or other nationally recognized certification program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging, processing and delivery of prescriptions.
• Assist in management of pharmacy inventory and third-party receivables.
• Run cash register and answer telephones as needed.
• Ensure every prescription is checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Submit and resubmit third-party claims as required.
• Proficient in inventory management including ordering, receiving, and cycle counts.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and follow all regulatory policies.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

AS Degree or Higher

PTCB certification

Tools

Pharmacy management system

POS system

Inventory system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cortland, NY 13045
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $17.00 - $19.75 Hourly
Travel Percentage: None
Job Category: Kinney Drugs

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

QualificationsEducational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher
• PTCB or other nationally recognized certification program

Experience:

Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred