Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (116)

Kinney Drugs; Village of Cayuga Heights (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs in Cayuga Heights, NY is seeking a Pharmacy Clerk to assist professional staff with triage, processing and delivery of prescriptions. You will help manage inventory, handle cash transactions, and support MTM and other patient-centered services.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (AS degree preferred) and experience with pharmacy tech tasks, data entry and HIPAA compliance. Prior retail or hospital pharmacy exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED; AS degree preferred.
• Experience in hospital or retail pharmacy preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and patient privacy.
• Familiarity with pharmacy management and POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist professional staff in triaging, processing and delivering prescriptions.
• Run cash register and answer telephones.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving and cycle counts.
• Check that every prescription is reviewed by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Support MTM program and other patient-centered services.

Skills

Cash handling

Phone etiquette

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or Higher (Preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy management system

POS system

Inventory management software

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 ReceivablesJob Duties:Perform duties of Pharmacy Clerk as needed including, but not limited to running cash register and answering telephonesExecutes 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 standardsQuality 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 controlsIntermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy technology – included is product dispensing, data entry, and adjudication workflow stepEnsure that every prescription has been checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing to the patientAssist in the initial submission, and resubmission (as required) of all third-party claimsInventory management – proficient in inventory management including ordering & receiving processes, inventory freshness; proficient with return to stocks and cycle countingAssist in the checking of pharmacy inventory for outdates and processing all returnsLocating prescription files and other manual records from storage as neededPrepare and file manual records for pharmacist signatures and reviewIntegrity/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 standardsRegulatory & 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 neededResponsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programsPerform other duties as assignedProfessional services – proficient in the management of our MTM program as well as other patient centered professional servicesEducational Requirements:Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GEDPreferred: AS Degree or HigherPTCB or other nationally recognized certification programExperience:Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred