Pharmacy Technician Certified - PRN

Mercy Health System Corporation; Town of Milton (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the community pharmacy team and patients. The role goes beyond dispensing to proactive, patient-centered care with opportunities to obtain immunization certification. Expect day shift with PRN as needed.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, handling prior authorizations, managing inventory, and participating in immunization and MTM services in collaboration with pharmacists.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Graduate of a pharmacy technician program preferred.
• Experience in a community pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Pharmacy Technician Licensure required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Certification through NHA required.

Responsibilities

• Process, fill and label prescriptions under a pharmacist’s supervision.
• Initiate, follow-up, and obtain Prior Authorizations.
• Prepare, send, and receive orders for medications and supplies; maintain inventory.
• Identify and enroll patients in medication synchronization (med sync).
• Conduct monthly follow-up calls with patients to confirm medication needs and discuss changes.
• Assist pharmacists in delivering immunizations, MTM, and chronic disease management.
• Document patient care activities and coordinate with the healthcare team.
• Engage in proactive care strategies and preventative measures with pharmacists.
• Obtain certification to administer immunizations.
• Contribute to workflow improvements and quality initiatives.
• Handle petty cash and point-of-sale transactions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Immunization readiness

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy technician program

Pharmacy Technician Licensure

Tools

Pharmacy management software

Job description

As a Pharmacy Technician in our community pharmacy, you will play a vital role in supporting both the pharmacy team and the patients we serve. Your responsibilities will extend beyond traditional prescription dispensing to include patient-centered, proactive care. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, including certification to provide immunizations. Shift: Day Shift Schedule: PRN (as needed)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately process, fill and label prescriptions for dispensing under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Initiate, follow-up, and obtain Prior Authorizations.
• Prepare, send, and receive orders for medications and supplies; maintain inventory, ensuring medications are purchased and stored properly.

Patient Engagement

• Identify and enroll patients in medication synchronization (med sync), ensuring all medications are prepared for pick-up on a single date each month or 90 days.
• Conduct monthly follow-up calls with patients to confirm medication needs, discuss changes in medication regimens, and identify potential clinical interventions like immunizations.

Clinical Support

• Assist pharmacists in delivering enhanced clinical services, including immunizations, medication therapy management (MTM), and chronic disease management.
• Document patient care activities and coordinate with the broader healthcare team to ensure continuity of care.
• Engage in proactive care strategies, identifying potential health issues early and working with pharmacists to implement preventative care measures.
• Obtain certification to administer immunizations, expanding your role in providing supervised direct patient care.

Workflow Optimization

• Contribute to the pharmacy’s shift from reactive to proactive patient care by adopting best practices for workflow innovation, including appointment-based models.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient care and operational efficiency.

Financial and Operational Tasks

• Maintain petty cash and change fund balances.
• Proficiently handle all transactions at the point of sale.
• Perform other duties as assigned under the direction of the pharmacist.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred Graduate of a pharmacy technician program preferred. Experience in a community pharmacy setting is preferred.

Certification and Licensure

Pharmacy Technician Licensure required Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) or Certification through NHA required.

Skills and Abilities

Effective communication and customer service skills Ability to multitask and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment Proficiency in using pharmacy management software and technology tools. Willingness to obtain immunization certification.

Pay Range

PAY RANGE: $19.40 - $28.13

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits

• Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

About Mercyhealth

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.