Pharmacy Technician

Hot Springs Health Program, Inc.; Marshall (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hot Springs Health Program, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to serve as the main link between patients and providers. You will accurately enter, fill, and refill prescriptions per provider orders and organize medications for pharmacist review.

Responsibilities include inventory management, processing invoices, and maintaining records; you will balance transactions and assist with prior authorizations while complying with OSHA, HIPAA and USP guidelines.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification is required.
• GED or high school diploma is required.
• Prior Pharmacy Tech experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter, fill, and refill prescriptions per provider orders and organize medications for pharmacist to check.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory by stocking, ordering medications and supplies, and removing outdated stock.
• Balance daily pharmacy transactions and controlled substances.
• Operate the point-of-sale system to charge medications and complete the prescription order cycle.
• Maintain a clean, stocked pharmacy and accurate records per daily and monthly checklists.
• Assist with prior authorizations and participate in required trainings and meetings.
• Collaborate with HSHP staff to increase patient access to medications.
• Follow OSHA, HIPAA, USP guidelines and all applicable regulations.

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certification

GED or High School Diploma

Prior Pharmacy Tech experience

Job description

About the Job

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and supplies, verifying receipt of medications, processing wholesaler invoices as per current practices, and removing outdated medications from stock.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.