Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (2179)

Home Life Healthcare Corp.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Life Healthcare Corp. seeks a Pharmacy Clerk to support pharmacists in triaging, processing and delivering prescriptions, and assist in managing pharmacy inventory and third-party receivables.

The role requires strong attention to detail, ability to operate pharmacy and POS systems, handle cash and phones, and maintain HIPAA compliance. Prior retail or hospital pharmacy experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is required, AS degree preferred and PTCB certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma (or GED).
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher.
• PTCB or other national certification program.

Responsibilities

• Run cash register and answer telephones as needed.
• Learn and operate the pharmacy management system and POS system.
• Follow procedures and maintain accuracy with cash handling.
• Assist in MTM program and patient-centered services.
• Ensure pharmacist checks every prescription prior to dispensing.
• Assist in third-party claims submission and resubmission.
• Inventory management including ordering, receiving, and cycle counts.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cash handling

Phone etiquette

Data entry

Pharmacy software

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