Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (1668)

AristaCare Health Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinney Drugs is seeking a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist in triaging, processing, and delivering prescriptions to patients in Lake Placid, NY. The role supports inventory, third-party claims, and MTM services.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, AS degree preferred, and PTCB certification. Prior hospital or retail pharmacy experience is preferred. Full-time position with on-site duties and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AS degree preferred.
• PTCB or another nationally recognized certification preferred.
• Hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in triaging, processing and delivery of prescriptions to patients.
• Support pharmacy inventory management and third-party receivables.
• Perform store clerk duties (cash register, telephones) as needed.
• Ensure each prescription is checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
• Support MTM and other patient-centered professional services.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or Higher

PTCB Certification

Job description

# Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (1668)Lake Placid, NY 12946## OverviewSalary Range$17.00 - $19.00 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeTravel PercentageNoneCategoryKinney Drugs## 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## Qualifications**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