Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

Nuvem Health, Inc.; Monticello (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance

Monday thru Friday (8-5pm)

Closed most federal holidays

Job summary

Nuvem Health, Inc. in Monticello, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician who will help maintain the highest standards of patient care. Responsibilities include assisting the pharmacist, processing prescriptions, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with all regulations. Candidates should have a pharmacy technician certification and at least one year of experience, with knowledge of pharmacy law and a commitment to customer service. This position offers a work-life balance with no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification if required in your state of practice.
• At least one year proven experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Knowledge of medication and dosage calculations.
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with serving patients.
• Sterilize surfaces and equipment.
• Greet customers and answer questions.
• Process prescriptions electronically.
• Resolve issues with insurance claims.
• Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Medication knowledge

Detail-oriented

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification

Completion of pharmacy technician program

Tools

Micro Merchant pharmacy system

Job description

Pharmacy Address

1 South Creek Drive, Monticello, Kentucky 42533

Why work for Nuvem

• Work Life Balance
  • Monday thru Friday (8-5pm), some exceptions per clinic
  • No nights, weekends, and closed most federal holidays

Description

Our patient’s health, compliance, and satisfaction are the most important factors to us. As a Pharmacy Technician, you are responsible for demonstrating the highest standard of patient quality care – supporting the pharmacy team’s ability to promptly, safely and accurately fill patient’s prescriptions while providing a caring service that exceeds our patient’s expectations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with serving patients and maintaining the pharmacy department
• Sterilize surfaces and equipment and prepare the pharmacy for opening.
• Greet customers and answer questions.
• Receive prescriptions and check their validity.
• Process prescriptions electronically and ensure all information is complete and accurate.
• Resolve issues when they arise (e.g., rejected insurance claims).
• Select the appropriate medicine and measure dosages to fill prescriptions.
• Sort, stock, label medication and monitor inventory.
• Undertake administrative tasks (e.g., Record-keeping) as assigned.
• Comply with all security measures and quality standards and activities.
• Keep abreast and stay current with HIPAA, HITECH, and FWA credentialing.
• Assist Pharmacist with clinical and non-clinical operations and document and report any issues per quality to the Pharmacist as appropriate.
• Package orders based on policies and procedures.
• Coordinate medication delivery location and estimated time with patient.
• Prepare and arrange delivery of medication with courier service or shipping service.
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
• Answer incoming phone calls for prescription orders, refills, make outgoing follow up calls to patients regarding their medications.
• Triage calls and elevate to appropriate leadership when necessary.

Requirements

Required Education & Licenses

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification if required in your state of practice.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• At least one-year proven experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Experience with Micro Merchant pharmacy system.
• Knowledge of medication and dosage calculations.
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Outstanding organizational skills.
• Reliable with a keen eye for details.
• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program if required in your state of practice.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged standing and/or walking.
• Fine motor skills as related to keyboarding.
• Ability to look at computer screens for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.