PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - FULL TIME

JumpStart Games, Inc.; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

JumpStart Games, Inc. seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists with prescription processing, entering patient and insurance data, and consulting the pharmacist as needed.

You will support the Pharmacy Clerk, help manage inventory with vendors, and provide back-up coverage at the counter. Responsibilities include handling refill requests, coordinating with prescribers, keeping the pharmacy neat, and assisting with end-of-month procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Completion of a Pharmacy Tech program is required.
• Pharmacy certification is required.
• Two years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician is required.
• Must be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in Florida.
• State certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with prescription processing by entering patient, prescription, and insurance data into the computer.
• Consult the pharmacist on matters requiring guidance.
• Back up the Pharmacy Clerk and help check in orders and shelving.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to maintain inventory and process invoices.
• Handle refill requests from patients by phone and coordinate with prescribers.
• Support end-of-month procedures and reporting to accounting.

Skills

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Tech program completion

Pharmacy certification

Registered Florida Pharmacy Technician

State-required certification preferred

Job description

Description

• Assists pharmacists with prescription processing by entering necessary patient, prescription and insurance information into computer. Consults pharmacist on any matter where there is uncertainty or lack of knowledge.
• Aids Pharmacy Clerk in performance of duties by helping check in orders, placing merchandise in proper location, assisting Clerk at counter as needed, and providing back-up coverage for Clerk.
• Works with outside vendors to maintain inventory of items available for resale and ensures proper payment of invoices.
• Receives refill request from patients by phone and contacts prescriber electronically or by phone for refill authorizations.
• Performs various support activities, including helping keep pharmacy neat and orderly; keeping vial and oval bins filled; orders supplies as needed; mails items to patients; calls Mailroom when items need to be delivered; and enters items into computer for OTC and Rx nightly orders.
• Aids Coordinator in the timely receiving and posting of third-party payments and charge accounts; follows up on past due billings and keeps files up to date and in order.
• Helps in end of month procedures and reports to be submitted to accounting department.

Essential Functions

• Assists pharmacists with prescription processing by entering necessary patient, prescription and insurance information into computer. Consults pharmacist on any matter where there is uncertainty or lack of knowledge.
• Aids Pharmacy Clerk in performance of duties by helping check in orders, placing merchandise in proper location, assisting Clerk at counter as needed, and providing back-up coverage for Clerk.
• Works with outside vendors to maintain inventory of items available for resale and ensures proper payment of invoices.
• Receives refill request from patients by phone and contacts prescriber electronically or by phone for refill authorizations.
• Performs various support activities, including helping keep pharmacy neat and orderly; keeping vial and oval bins filled; orders supplies as needed; mails items to patients; calls Mailroom when items need to be delivered; and enters items into computer for OTC and Rx nightly orders.
• Aids Coordinator in the timely receiving and posting of third-party payments and charge accounts; follows up on past due billings and keeps files up to date and in order.
• Helps in end of month procedures and reports to be submitted to accounting department.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED. Completion of a Pharmacy Tech program. Pharmacy certification is required. 2 years’ experience required. Must be able to multitask efficiently with good computer skills. Registered as a Pharmacy Tech in the state of Florida. Pharmacy Tech certification as required by the state is preferred.