Pharmacy Technician

ChenMed LLC; Shively (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ChenMed is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Kentucky to support pharmacy operations and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The role involves data entry, prescription processing, inventory management, and direct patient engagement under pharmacist supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, pharmacy tech registration, and at least one year of experience. Travel nationwide for training may be required; evening/weekend flexibility is expected.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent; experience can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis
• Board of Pharmacy technician registration; maintain current licensure and certification
• Minimum one year of experience in a pharmacy setting including data entry experience

Responsibilities

• Reviews and complies with the Pharmacy Technician Code of Conduct.
• Greets patients in person or by phone and refers inquiries to the Pharmacist as needed.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory and expediting orders; verifies receipt and shelf life.
• Maintains knowledge of asset protection techniques and handles claims for order errors.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures and regulations.
• Uses pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information and processes prescriptions.
• Reports prescription errors to the Pharmacist and adheres to policies on errors and quality improvement.
• Follows HIPAA, Medicare and co-pay requirements.
• Engages patients to resolve issues and enhance patient experience.
• Directs and assists team members to meet deadlines; processes third-party claims.
• Earns and maintains certification/licensure as required by state regulations.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Multitask

Math and analytical skills

Organizational skills

English fluency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Board of Pharmacy technician registration

1 year pharmacy experience

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

We're unique. You should be, too. We're changing lives every day. For both our patients and our team members. Are you innovative and entrepreneurial minded? Is your work ethic and ambition off the charts? Do you inspire others with your kindness and joy? We're different than most primary care providers. We're rapidly expanding and we need great people to join our team.

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting with the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state and federal regulations. The incumbent is responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Duties and responsibilities include assisting and coaching pharmacy technicians in the operation of the pharmacy systems and ensures compliance to the company's policies and procedures. Employees model and deliver the highest level of quality healthcare while working directly with patients and their families, doctors and other medical personnel. Supervision is received from the Pharmacist who reviews work for attainment of desired objectives and conformity with departmental policies and procedures through conferences, personal inspections and review of report.

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 a bonuses or commissions.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

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We're ChenMed and we're transforming healthcare for seniors and changing America's healthcare for the better. Family-owned and physician-led, our unique approach allows us to improve the health and well-being of the populations we serve. We're growing rapidly as we seek to rescue more and more seniors from inadequate health care. ChenMed is changing lives for the people we serve and the people we hire. With great compensation, comprehensive benefits, career development and advancement opportunities and so much more, our employees enjoy great work-life balance and opportunities to grow. Join our team who make a difference in people’s lives every single day.

Who We Are

ChenMed is a family-owned, family-oriented organization committed to bringing superior health care to moderate-to-low-income seniors. Our vision To positively change American healthcare through primary care innovation for the neediest populations. Our mission To provide a convenient, patient-centered environment that fosters enduring relationships between doctors, staff and patients and delivers superior outcomes and a compassionate experience. We will create a healthcare system specifically for our patients' needs through dedicated doctors, a supportive team, and customized technology, and achieve value through scalable innovation, resourcefulness andaccountability. Our patient promise You are the reason we are here. Your coordinated healthcare and well-being is our focus. Like a member of our family, we will take care of you in good times and in times of need.