Pharmacy Technician

Physicians' Primary Care; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Physicians' Primary Care of SWFL in Cape Coral seeks a Pharmacy Technician for the Adult Medicine division to support prescription processing, patient education, and coordination with providers and pharmacies. The role emphasizes accuracy, HIPAA compliance, and patient communication.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, Day Shift. Candidates should have at least one year of clinical experience and strong attention to detail; CPR certification or ability to obtain on hire is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year clinical experience preferred.
• Great attention to detail and the ability to record information accurately.
• Knowledge of patient education principles to develop a self-care program.
• Knowledge of medications and side effects.
• Skill in administering a variety of medications as directed.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

Responsibilities

• Review and process prescription requests from patients and those sent electronically from pharmacies.
• Follow refill protocol as set by the practice.
• Works closely with providers and pharmacies to answer any questions/discrepancies in medications.
• Perform medication prior authorizations.
• Assist with patient education as needed.
• Stays current with knowledge of medications (brand vs generic), doses and delivery methods (tables, creams, topical).
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and protected heath information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA.

Skills

Attention to detail

Record information accurately

Patient education

Medication knowledge

Medication administration

CPR certification

Reliability

Job description

Physicians' Primary Care of Southwest Florida is a premier physician owned and managed primary care practice with locations in Cape Coral, Estero, Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres. We are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Adult Medicine division in Cape Coral. Schedule is Monday through Friday, Day Shift.

Sample of Responsibilities:

• Review and process prescription requests from patients and those sent electronically from pharmacies.
• Follow refill protocol as set by the practice.
• Works closely with providers and pharmacies to answer any questions/discrepancies in medications.
• Perform medication prior authorizations.
• Assist with patient education as needed.
• Stays current with knowledge of medications (brand vs generic), doses and delivery methods (tables, creams, topical).
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and protected heath information (PHI) in a manner consistent with HIPAA.

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum one year clinical experience preferred.
• Great attention to detail and the ability to record information accurately.
• Knowledge of patient education principles to develop a self-care program.
• Knowledge of medications and side effects.
• Skill in administering a variety of medications as directed.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain upon hire.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required

PPC Offers:

• Over 30 years of serving our Southwest Florida community
• Award-winning physicians
• Ability to advance and grow within our organization
• Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Free financial advising
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Uniform allowances at hire and each anniversary
• Company paid CE courses with Relias
• Reimbursement for position required certifications and/or license
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Assistance Program (ERAP)
• Discounted legal and document services
• Milestone gifts
• Employee appreciation events and gifts

Physicians Primary Care of SWFL participates in E-Verify. Go to https://www.ppcswfl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_Eng_Es-06.22.23.pdf for more information.