Pharmacy Technician (Float) - Part Time - Cherrybell - El Rio Pharmacy

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

El Rio Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing and pharmacy operations at a Tucson clinic. The technician will prepare medications under the pharmacist’s supervision and provide administrative support in the Pharmacy Department.

Requirements include AZ Pharmacy Technician license, BLS, Level I fingerprint clearance, and reliable transportation. Preferred bilingual English/Spanish. Must comply with 340B and Medicaid/insurance processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Active Pharmacy Technician license per Arizona Board requirements.
• BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: valid and in good standing.
• Reliable transportation with valid driver’s license and AZ insurance compliance.

Responsibilities

• Performs pharmaceutical and clerical duties supporting pharmacy operations within established timelines.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA/compliance standards.
• Receives prescriptions, counts/pours/weighs/mixes medications for pharmacist review.
• Enters patient and prescription data into the pharmacy system; verifies eligibility; records disbursements.
• Assists with insurance billing issues and checkout processing.
• Maintains pharmacy equipment and a clean, compliant work area.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic health record (EHR)

Job description

Introduction

Are you are looking for a career with one of Tucson’s largest, most highly regarded healthcare organizations that offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, free health classes and makes a difference in the lives of more than one in ten Tucsonans?

Overview

The Pharmacy Technician serves in a direct service role as part of a team providing quality pharmacy services to El Rio Health patients. In this role, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and providing varied administrative support requiring some independent judgment for the Pharmacy Department at a clinic location assigned by management. As a Licensed Pharmacy Technician, the defined duties and responsibilities for this position will require compliance to the regulations and standards of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, and the Policies and Procedures of El Rio Health. The Pharmacy Technician in this position works with general supervision and review, and any work problems involving departures from standard policies, interpretations, or procedures are reviewed with the supervisor for resolution.

Responsibilities

• Performs and/or completes all assigned pharmaceutical and clerical duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments supporting Pharmacy operations within established time frames; meeting established rates of performance for the quality and quantity of work for the position; demonstrating a level of quality, efficiency, and accuracy in the employee’s job performance that guarantees the highest standards of excellence.
• Maintains at all times patient and/or employee confidentiality by controlling the environment and information being disclosed to individuals ensuring full compliance with all HIPAA and corporate compliance standards.
• Gains and maintains the knowledge, understanding, and technical skills required to perform all assigned duties, tasks, and responsibilities including those based on the application of scientific pharmacy principles and practices, such as:
  • Receives and intakes prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist by:
    • Ensures that information on the prescription is complete and accurate.
    • Retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, and at times mixing medications for verification by the Pharmacist; prepares, and packages medications for Pharmacist review.
    • Refers patients with questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
  • Ensures that all patient and prescription information is correct and entered into the pharmacy operating system.
    • Verifying patient information and eligibility data; and
    • Recording all prescriptions and disbursements.
  • Identifies and resolves any insurance billing exceptions.
  • Ensures the timely and efficient performance of check out processing with patients.
    • Performs clerical duties, such as answering phones and cash register operation.
  • Maintains pharmacy equipment and work areas to department standards
• Gains and maintains a comprehensive understanding that ensures compliance with Federal, State, and 340B Drug Pricing Program regulations, standards, and laws; as well as any standards and requirements for third party funding sources.
• Maintains the integrity of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to ensure only eligible patients receive 340B drugs.
• Works closely with medical and dental staff to ensure a high level of service.
• Demonstrates the desired level of customer service in all interactions with patients and internal clients; answers and responds to all incoming calls, emails, and inquiries in a timely and effective manner; responding to questions or requests and forwarding any issues or complaints for resolution.
• Maintains proficiency in the electronic health record to be able to perform tasks such as look up health records, financial records, and referrals.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures including but not limited to work areas, workstations, examination rooms, hand washing, infection prevention and control etc. for this position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D)

If applicable, equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered, and must be directly related to the functions and responsibilities of the job.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• A current License as a Pharmacy Technician in accordance with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.
• Employees in this position are required to have reliable transportation that can meet any operational reassignments of the organization during the workday. If an employee is driving during work hours, the employee is required to possess a valid driver’s license and must be in compliance with Arizona vehicle insurance requirements.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read and write in both languages.