Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (116) (1962)

Home Life Healthcare Corp.; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Life Healthcare Corp. is seeking a Pharmacy Clerk to assist pharmacists in processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and handling third-party claims. The role supports patient-centered services and maintains accurate records in our pharmacy systems.

Responsibilities include operating the cash register, answering calls, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and internal policies. Prior pharmacy exposure is preferred, with a focus on accuracy and reliability in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED with preferred pharmacy-related certification.
• Experience with pharmacy software and POS systems is advantageous.
• Ability to follow policies, handle cash accurately, and protect patient information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging, processing and delivering prescriptions to patients.
• Run cash register and answer telephones as needed.
• Support inventory control, ordering, receiving and cycle counts.
• Ensure a pharmacist checks every prescription prior to dispensing.
• Assist in third-party claim submission and resolution.
• Maintain accuracy and compliance with HIPAA and company policies.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Pharmacy software

Data entry

HIPAA compliance

Inventory management

Education

High school diploma or GED

AS degree or higher

PTCB certification

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

Educational 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