Pharmacy Technician

ChenMed, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 23,419 - 33,420; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Potential bonuses or commissions

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Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist healthcare providers and patients, maintain pharmacy inventory, and ensure compliance with regulations. Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and preferably one year of experience in a pharmacy.

This role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in pharmacy law. The pay range is between $17.0 to $24.26 per hour, with potential bonuses based on various factors including experience and education.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent; experience can substitute for education.
• Board of Pharmacy technician registration; maintain current licensure.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and complies with the Pharmacy Technician Code of Conduct.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock.
• Reports prescription errors to the Pharmacist immediately.

Skills

Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology

Strong interpersonal skills

Good math and analytical skills

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Fluent in English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Board of Pharmacy technician registration

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and complies with the Pharmacy Technician Code of Conduct.
• Helps healthcare providers and patients by greeting them in person or by phone; answering questions and request; referring inquiries to the Pharmacist that require their attention.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level: anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
• Maintains knowledge of asset protection techniques, creates claims for order errors and damaged goods.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Performs duties assigned by the Pharmacist such as utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct and checking for possible interactions.
• Reports, immediately, prescription error to the Pharmacist and adheres to company policies and procedures in regard to pharmacy errors and quality improvement.
• Follows all applicable government regulations including HIPAA, Medicare and Co-pay requirements.
• Engages patients by offering assistance, resolving issues and answering questions to ensure a positive patient experience.
• Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required.
• Directs and assists team members as needed to maintain workflow and meet/ complete deadlines as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist on duty.
• Processes claims for 3rd party reimbursement efficiently and correctly to third-party insurance providers to obtain payment.
• Earns and maintains certification and licensure as required per state regulations. Attends training and completes as requested by the Pharmacy Manager and acquires continuing education credits.
• Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of ChenMed products, services, standards, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and medical terminology
• Strong interpersonal skill and well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Good math and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask, work independently, meet deadlines and be flexible
• Excellent organization skills and detailed oriented
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Spoken and written fluency in English
• This position may require travel nationwide for training and support purposes as needed
• Flexible to work evening, weekends and/or holidays as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE CRITERIA

• High School or equivalent; experience can substitute for education on a year for year basis above the minimum required
• Board of Pharmacy technician registration; maintain current licensure and certification for state
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a pharmacy setting to include pharmacy/medical data entry experience

PAY RANGE

$17.0 - $24.26 Hourly. The posted pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full‑time salary for this position. Final compensation will depend on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, geographic location, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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