Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Village of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. in Malone, NY is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Clerk to support the professional staff in triaging, processing and delivering prescriptions, as well as assisting in inventory management and third‑party receivables.

The position involves POS use, cash handling, and ensuring pharmacist review of every prescription. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance with HIPAA and state/federal regulations, learning the pharmacy management system, and supporting MTM and other

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• AS degree or higher preferred.
• PTCB or other nationally recognized certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging, processing and delivering prescriptions to patients.
• Support pharmacy inventory management and third‑party receivables.
• Run cash register and answer telephones as needed.
• Learn and operate the pharmacy management system and POS system; follow procedures with urgency.
• Ensure every prescription is checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.
• Assist with MTM programs and other patient-centered services.
• Maintain accuracy with cash handling and compliance with HIPAA requirements.
• Complete mandatory and regulatory training and assist with store duties.

Education

High School Diploma (or GED)

AS Degree or Higher

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Malone, NY 12953

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 HIPAA 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

• 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