Pharmacy Charging Spec

Palomar Health; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Palomar Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician focused on charge capture and accurate billing within the Pharmacy department. The role centers on manual entry of charges not driven by clinical documentation and requires careful attention to detail to ensure accurate patient charges.

The incumbent will perform routine auditing and reconciliation, collaborate with Pharmacy leadership to identify process improvements, and maintain documentation of barriers and their effects.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as required by certification and/or licensure.
• Preferred education not applicable.
• Minimum experience: 6 months in pharmacy charging services.
• Preferred experience: 6+ months in hospital charging environment in acute care.

Responsibilities

• Enter charges manually for items not driven by clinical/system documentation.
• Perform auditing and reconciliation of charges.
• Communicate with Pharmacy leadership to address auditing needs and barriers.
• Support billing, charging, and credits following system procedures.
• Track floor stock charges and report figures to Finance.

Skills

Pharmacy charging

Excel proficiency

Typing speed

Education

Education/certification/licensure requirements

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Posting Date: 6/12/2026

Internal Closing Date: 6/18/2026

* Internal candidates must apply by midnight on the Closing Date in order to have bidding rights.

Serves to promote outcomes of timely and accurate charging within the Pharmacy by serving as a dedicated resource to the Pharmacy in matters of charge capture. Primarily, by maintaining primary responsibility for the manual entry of charges not driven by clinical and/or system documentation, serving as a key resource for the routine conducting of auditing and reconciliation, and assisting management with matters of process improvement as it relates to charge capture within the Pharmacy. Posts charges to patient accounts that necessitate manual entry (i.e., those charges not driven by clinical and/or system documentation). In doing so, maintains a diligent awareness as to the level of detail required to accurately enter these charges. Additionally, retains primary responsibility for accurately processing necessary credits to pre-existing patient charges as appropriate. In all of these responsibilities, adheres to standards put forth within pertinent Palomar Health procedural documentation. Carries out routine auditing and reconciliation as defined by both Palomar Health procedural documentation and Pharmacy management. As a component of this responsibility, Works closely with appropriate Pharmacy management and leadership to determine ongoing auditing and reconciliation needs as well as the manner by which those needs may best be addressed. Proactively seeks to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the processes by communicating to Pharmacy leadership barriers and inefficiencies which arise in the course of carrying out job responsibilities. Clearly documents these barriers and inefficiencies as well as their effects. Additional responsibilities include: Communicates with PharmNet DBC as appropriate to document technical issues existing as barriers to timely and accurate charging; Maintains responsibility for the tracking of floor stock charges and subsequent communication of these figures to Finance; Maintains an ongoing awareness of timely charge entry and its affect upon the organization's financial health.; Assists PharmNet DBC as necessary in matters of accurate billing, charging, crediting and the underlying system foundations; and, fosters an ongoing awareness of Pharmacy terminologies, practices and materials as needed to most effectively carry out job requirements and evolving expectations. Speak and read English at a level that is sufficient to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. Knowledge of standard office equipment (i.e., calculator, fax, photocopier) and personal computer and computer software skills (i.e., MS Windows, Excel, Access, Word, Powerpoint, internet, e-mail). Windows computer skills including proficient use of keyboarding, use of mouse or keys for functions such as selecting items, use of drop down menus, scroll bars, opening folders, copying and similar operations required upon employment or within the 1st two weeks of employment to perform the essential functions of the job. Performs other duties as assigned. Follows Palomar Health rules, policies, procedures, applicable laws and standards. Carries out the mission, vision, and quality commitment of Palomar Health.

Job Requirements

• Minimum Education: As required by certification and/or licensure
• Preferred Education: Not Applicable
• Minimum Experience: 6 months working with pharmacy charging services
• Minimum Experience: Basic proficiency with Excel (i.e., score of 80% or higher on 'Normal User' proficiency exam)
• Preferred Experience: 6+ months working within a hospital charging environment in an acute care setting
• Required Certification: Not Applicable
• Preferred Certification: Not Applicable
• Required License: CA Pharmacy Technician License
• Preferred License: Not Applicable