Pharmacy Technician

Hot Springs Health Program, Inc.; Marshall (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pharmacy Technician serves as the essential link between patients and providers at Hot Springs Health Program, Inc. They accurately enter, fill, and refill prescriptions per provider orders, organize medications for pharmacist review, and support inventory management to ensure timely dispensing.

They balance daily transactions, operate the POS system, assist with authorizations, and collaborate with clinical staff to maintain stock and compliance with NC Board of Pharmacy and federal

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• GED or high school diploma required.
• Prior pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter, fill, and refill prescriptions per provider orders and organize medications for pharmacist check.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by stocking meds and supplies and processing invoices.
• Balance daily pharmacy transactions and controlled substances.
• Manage the point-of-sale system to charge medications and complete prescription cycles.
• Assist with prior authorizations and patient access.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, USP guidelines and all regulations.
• Work with clinical staff to order and maintain lab stock.
• Maintain accurate records and daily/monthly checklists.

Skills

Accurate data entry

Inventory management

POS / cashiering

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

GED or high school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician is the main link between the patients and the Provider. They should accurately enter, fill, and refill prescriptions per provider orders from HSHP or otherwise, and organize medication(s) and order(s) for the pharmacist or dispensing physician to check. Maintain pharmacy inventory by stocking, ordering needed medications and supplies, verifying receipt of medications, processing wholesaler invoices as per current practices, and removing outdated medications from stock.

Essential Job Duties:

• Abide by and work within the guidelines of the NC Board of Pharmacy.


• Accurately enter, fill, and refill prescriptions per provider orders from HSHP or otherwise, and organize medication(s) and order(s) for pharmacist or dispensing physician to check.


• Maintain pharmacy inventory by stocking, ordering needed medications and supplies, verifying receipt of medications, processing wholesaler invoices as per current practices, and removing outdated medications from stock.


• Work with the clinical assistants to order and maintain lab stock.


• Balance daily pharmacy transactions and controlled substances.


• Manage the point-of-sale system to accurately charge medications to patients and complete the prescription order cycle.


• Maintain a clean and stocked pharmacy and accurate records by completing all items on daily and monthly checklists as per current practices.


• Assist with prior authorizations.


• Attend all required staff trainings and meetings.


• Work with the HSHP medication assistance specialist as needed to increase patient access to medications.


• Follow all OSHA, HIPAA, USP, and safety guidelines. Abide by all federal, state, and local regulations.


• Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Expectations:

• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands.


• Respect for the confidentiality of all aspects of patient care and business matters of the Hot Springs Health Program.


• Professional attitude and appearance.


• Abide by the policies and procedures of the Hot Springs Health Program located in the employee handbook.

Education and Experience:

• Education: Pharmacy Technician Certification required,


• GED or high school diploma required.


• Experience: Prior Pharmacy Tech. experience preferred.


• Other: Valid NC Driver’s License and dependable transportation.