Pharmacy Technician

The Elevance Health Companies, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) + match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy, a member of Elevance Health, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to prepare and label prescriptions and support the pharmacist in daily operations at our TX Richardson location.

The role requires a HS diploma, 1 year of pharmacy experience, and a valid pharmacy technician license. In-person work is expected with a hybrid/onsite policy guiding distance accommodations.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent and minimum 1 year experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in a pharmacy environment.
• Valid Registered Pharmacy Technician license is required.
• ACPE-accredited IV/sterile compounding certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter required information in the adjudication platform to record all legal requirements for prescription verification by Pharmacist.
• Maintain compliance with State Board of Pharmacy and federal requirements for prescriptions.
• Communicate with prescribers, customers, and staff to complete prescriptions.
• Assist the Pharmacist in reviewing, processing, preparing, filling, labeling and dispensing medications and supplies.
• Organize work activities so pharmaceutical needs of customers are met.
• Answer phones and respond to questions or requests or refer them to appropriate staff for medication information.
• Verify data entry information.
• Maintain records by recording and filing physician orders and prescriptions.
• Check medications and inventory for out-of-date products and manage removal from inventory.

Skills

Registered Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy operations

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pharmacy adjudication platform

Job description

Position Title

Pharmacy Technician

Location

TX-RICHARDSON, 1748 N GREENVILLE AVE

Schedule

M-F; 930am – 6pm

On-site Requirement

This role requires associates to work from the posted locations full-time, enabling consistent face-to-face collaboration, teamwork, and direct engagement. This policy promotes an environment built on in-person interaction, communication, and immediate support. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

Job Description

BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. BioPlus offer consumers and providers an unparalleled level of service that’s easy and focused on whole health. Through our distinct clinical expertise, digital capabilities, and broad access to specialty medications across a wide range of conditions, we deliver an elevated experience, affordability, and personalized support throughout the consumer’s treatment journey. The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and labeling prescriptions. Counts, weighs, measures, and pours prescription medication or stock legend drugs and controlled substances including the filling of an automated medication system.

How you will make an impact

• Utilizes pharmacy’s adjudication platform, to enter required information in order to record all legal requirements for preparation of prescription verification by Pharmacist.
• Maintain compliance with regulations from applicable State Board of Pharmacy, local, state, and federal requirements as it pertains to prescriptions.
• Communicates with prescribers, customers, other staff, and any other entity required to complete prescription.
• Assists the Pharmacist in reviewing, processing, preparing, filling, labeling and dispensing of medications and supplies.
• Arranges work activities so that the pharmaceutical needs of customers are met.
• Answers phones, responds to questions and requests or refers them to appropriate staff for medication information.
• Verifies data entry information.
• Maintains records by recording and filling physician’s orders and prescriptions.
• Checks medications and administration supply inventory for out of date products, removes products from inventory and works with the appropriate resource to record out of date products.
• Maintains a clean and safe pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.

Minimum Requirements

• Requires H.S. diploma or equivalent and minimum of 1 year experience as a Registered Pharmacy Technician and previous experience in pharmacy environment; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Valid Registered Pharmacy Technician required.

Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences

• ACPE-accredited IV/sterile compounding certification.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certificate preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy adjudication platform.
• Experience in dispensing pharmacy setting preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy terminology strongly preferred.
• Experience working in specialty/infusion pharmacy.

Job Level: Non-Management Non-Exempt

Workshift: Job Family: MED > Licensed/Registered Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician

Benefits

• merit increases
• paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k) +match
• stock purchase plan
• life insurance
• wellness programs
• financial education resources

Hybrid Workforce Strategy

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.

Vaccination Requirement

We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Accessibility Accommodation Request

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.

Background Check

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

Florida Screening

Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.

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Employer Branding

Elevance Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans.