Pharmacy Technician I - Outpatient Pharmacy

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support outpatient pharmacy operations. Responsibilities include processing prescriptions, entering billing, and preparing medications for patient use across outpatient sites.

The role requires a Pharmacy Technician license/registration with expectations to become registered/certified within 90 days, and completion of certification exams (PTCB/ExCPT). Six months of pharmacy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Pharmacy Technician License or registration and willingness to become registered/certified within 90 days of hire.
• Six months of pharmacy experience preferred.
• Algebra competency demonstrated by on-site assessment.

Responsibilities

• Accept prescriptions and enter billing/patient charges in the system.
• Serve as call center agent and route inquiries to pharmacists or administration.
• Prepare and package medications for outpatient use.
• Resolve online adjudication problems with third-party payors.
• Replenish pharmacy stock and notify inventory coordinators of concerns.

Skills

Algebra

Call center

Computer skills

Education

Board of Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Job description

Overview:Schedule:Candidate must have the availability to work between 7:30 AM to 7:00 PMMonday to Friday - 7:30 AM to 7:00 PMWeekend and Holiday Rotation Required - 7:30 AM to 7:00 PMEvery 3rd Weekend RotationHoliday Rotation - One major, one minorJob Description Summary:Provides technical support for outpatient pharmacy with the processing of prescription orders along with preparation and dispensing of patient medications within the three outpatient pharmacies.Job Description:Essential Functions:Accepts prescriptions, establishes billing/patient charges, documents patients’ allergies correctly, interprets and enters information regarding the outpatient prescription into the computer system.Serves as call center agent; answers the telephone and assists caller or forwards to appropriate individual (pharmacist, pharmacy administration, etc.).Prepares and packages medications for outpatient use.Independently resolves on-line adjudication problems with third party payors.Replenishes pharmacy stock area and notifies inventory coordinators of concerns.Education Requirement:As required by listed licensure and/or certification requirement.Licensure Requirement:Board of Pharmacy Technician License (Registered or Certified) Technician Trainee accepted with expectation of incumbent to become registered or certified within 90 days of hire.Certifications:Certification as a pharmacy technician or documented passing score on certification exam prior to start date (PTCB, ExCPT), required.Skills:Demonstrated skills in algebra by passing score on math competency administered on site.Experience:Six months of previous pharmacy experience, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Biohazard waste, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Machinery, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, SittingFREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Problem solving, Squat/kneelCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Chemicals/Medications, Color vision, Computer skills, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Standing, Walking\"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet\"