Part- Time Pharmacy Technician- Short North

Equitas Health; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Equitas Health in Columbus, OH is seeking a pharmacy technician who can deliver outstanding customer service to patients and efficiently process prescriptions with insurance verification. The role requires collaboration with the Medical Center and pharmacy staff, accurate medication filling, and adherence to policy and regulatory requirements.

You will support inventory management and obtain prior authorizations, including 340B operations.

Qualifications

• Two years pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Thorough understanding of pharmacy operations and laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS.
• Sensitivity to diversity; work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to Equitas Health Pharmacy patients.
• Process prescriptions accurately and efficiently with thorough insurance verification.
• Fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently and hand to pharmacist for checking.
• Collaborate with Equitas Health Medical Center and Pharmacy staff; be a positive representative.
• Complete daily paperwork and processes for technician duties.
• Assist in managing inventory systems for medications and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with physicians and insurance for authorizations and prior authorizations.
• Master Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program and 340B intricacies.
• Learn policies for processing prescriptions with standard insurance and 340B.
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and focus on customer service.
• Grow cultural competency and respect for diversity.
• Contribute to a positive work environment with diversity awareness.
• Other duties as assigned by Pharmacy leadership.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal communication

Written communication

Cultural competency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Certified pharmacy technician

Tools

PioneerRx

Microsoft Office

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, verbal and written communication; relationship building with clients and staff; utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research; driving or having reliable transportation.

Hourly Rate: Starting at $20.43 based on Technician Registration Status with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide excellent customer service to Equitas Health Pharmacy patients.
• Process prescriptions accurately and efficiently. This includes collecting all pertinent patient information, providing thorough and accurate insurance verification, and processing prescription orders with detail, efficiency and accuracy. Make sure that all insurances are billed such that the patient has the lowest out of pocket cost.
• Fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently. Ensure that the entire order is filled and given to the pharmacist for checking in prioritized staging manner.
• Work in a collaborative manner with the Equitas Health Medical Center and other Equitas Health Pharmacy employees. Be a positive representative of Equitas Health Pharmacy when interacting with outside vendors and clinics.
• Complete daily paperwork and processes relating to the technician duties that help manage pharmacy policies and procedures from a legal and Equitas Health Pharmacy policy and procedure basis.
• Assist in managing Equitas Health Pharmacy inventory systems to assure acquisition of medications, appropriate control, dispensing of medications, and reconciliation in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Work with physicians' offices and insurance companies to obtain prescription authorizations and prior authorizations.
• Master Ohio HIV Drug Assistance Program (OHDAP) and 340B intricacies.
• Learn and master all policies and procedures needed for processing prescriptions with standard insurance and the 340B program.
• Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.
• Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
• Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy Services or Pharmacy Manager.
• Any other responsibilities as defined in the Equitas Health Pharmacy Operations Manual.

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Certified pharmacy technician preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications

• Two years pharmacy technician experience preferred with a preference for specialty pharmacy or 340B pharmacy experience.
• Thorough understanding of pharmacy operations and laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of health and social service needs of persons with HIV/AIDS.
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, chemical dependency and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community. Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required.
• Preferred previous experience with the PioneerRx operating system, though not required.
• Reliable transportation, driver's license and proof of auto insurance required.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background and reference checks will be conducted. In accordance with Equitas Health's Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation's largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 17 offices in 11 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

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