Patient Pharmacy Technician

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation in Las Vegas, NV seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in dispensing medications and delivering patient care to children and families. This non-exempt, full-time role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement within a pediatric setting.

Under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will handle administration, patient communication, and insurance interactions while maintaining confidentiality and compliance with state and federal

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Technician license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience and experience in tertiary patient care setting involving interaction with a variety of medical services, contact with patients and families, and interaction with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, control, and dispensing of medications by receiving, stocking, recording, compounding, filling, labeling, and transporting medications.
• Assists in the retrieval, retention, and processing of information, reports, and clerical functions within the Patient Pharmacy.
• Participates in procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers, providers, and third-party payors.
• Contacts the appropriate parties to resolve patient pharmacy issues.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures.
• Delivers medications, information, and services efficiently, professionally, and in a timely manner.
• Assists patients with enrollment in prescription copay assistance programs.
• Obtains prior authorizations for physician prescription orders.
• Responds to patient questions regarding prescriptions, including but not limited to, refills, transfers, and clarification.
• Responsible for prescription clarification requests from pharmacies/insurance/ PBMs.
• Participates in quality improvement activities and constantly seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of all provider information.
• Monitors department voicemail, email, and Teams messages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Prioritization

CPT ICD-10 knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

We don't train our people to be nice... We simply hire nice people We are looking for the brightest and the best to join our team!

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children?

Are you under challenged in your current position? Are you looking for a career in a high-energy, complex clinical environment?

Two major benefits offered by Cure 4 The Kids Foundation

• One of the most competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit packages in the field of healthcare
• A state-of-the-art clinical and administrative environment located at 215 and Town Center, Summerlin on the Roseman University Campus

Cure 4 The Kids Foundation was voted #10 on the list of the Best Non-Profits to Work For in the U.S.

If you instinctively say yes to the following questions, this may be your next career opportunity:

• Are you a Pharmacy Technician who absolutely thrives on getting things done with a high level of accuracy while being part of a collaborative and accountable team?
• Can you be relied upon to be receptive and open to learning new processes and procedures to ensure continuous quality improvement?
• Are you willing to be proactive in collaborating with our physicians and clinical team?

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE PART OF OUR TEAM

Are you an exceptional Pharmacy Technician who absolutely thrives on being part of an accountable and collaborative team serving the needs of children and their families? Do you bring the highest standards of integrity and professionalism to your team? Do you thrive in an environment where you are valued and appreciated for who you are, how hard you work and for that something special you bring to the teams you choose to work with? Are you looking for an organization that offers competitive compensation and one of the broadest and most comprehensive benefit packages available in the field of healthcare?

If you said yes to all of these questions and feel you can add to our culture, please keep reading...

This is a role that requires a multi-disciplinary team approach to solving problems and patient challenges. "That's not my job" or "someone else can do it" is not in our team vocabulary because we are here to be of support to each other. The primary goal is to bring the best patient care and experience for our area's children.

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision and direction of a licensed pharmacist, the Patient Pharmacy Technician will perform pharmacy-related functions and administrative functions of the department that do not require professional judgement and extensive tec. This is a non-exempt position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, control, and dispensing of medications by receiving, stocking, recording, compounding, filling, labeling, and transporting medications.
• Assists in the retrieval, retention, and processing of information, reports, and clerical functions within the Patient Pharmacy.
• Participates in procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Communicates effectively with patients/caregivers, providers, and third-party payors.
• Contacts the appropriate parties to resolve patient pharmacy issues.
• Complies with all state and federal laws and regulations, as well as organizational policies and procedures.
• Delivers medications, information, and services efficiently, professionally, and in a timely manner.
• Assists patients with enrollment in prescription copay assistance programs. Ensures proper supervision and accuracy checks by the pharmacist(s) when pharmacist verification is required for tasks and activities.
• Obtains prior authorizations for physician prescription orders.
• Responds to patient questions regarding prescriptions, including but not limited to, refills, transfers, and clarification.
• Responsible for prescription clarification requests from pharmacies/insurance/ Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs).
• Participates in quality improvement activities and constantly seeks a team approach to developing and achieving best practices and processes.
• Maintains the strictest confidentiality of all provider information.
• Monitors department voicemail, email, and Teams messages.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Active Nevada State Board of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Technician license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of administrative experience and experience in tertiary patient care setting involving interaction with a variety of medical services, contact with patients and families, and interaction with physicians.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral with varying levels of colleagues and/or management.
• Strong attention to detail, and ability to organize and prioritize work in managing multiple priorities. Ability to manage open projects to completion with successful follow up.
• Aptitude to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and customers.
• Strong understanding of CPT and ICD-10 coding and medical terminology.
• Experience and knowledge with the insurance authorization process, managed care and other insurance plan benefits and coverage.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.

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