Pharmacy Technician - Kokomo

Indiana Health Centers; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 25,210 - 31,491; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year

Generous Paid Time Off

Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility

403(b) Retirement Plan matching

Employer-paid disability coverages

Flexible Leave of Absence programs

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Kokomo, Indiana. This full-time position involves processing patient registrations, handling prescriptions, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Candidates should possess an active Pharmacy Technician license, communication skills, and experience in pharmacy operations. IHC offers a robust benefits package including a retention bonus, flexible paid time off, and health insurance starting on day one.

Qualifications

• High degree of interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience in an FQHC or safety-net healthcare environment.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.

Responsibilities

• Process new patient registration.
• Handle patient prescription requests.
• Count and fill prescriptions.
• Ensure pharmacy services are in line with state and federal requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Pharmacy operations

Prescription dispensing

HIPAA compliance

Pharmacy management software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Active Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB)

Tools

Liberty Software

Job description

Full-time

Indiana Health Centers, Inc. (IHC) is a mission-driven organization providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to underserved and uninsured populations since 1977. At IHC, a Federally Qualified Health Center, we specialize in integrated care which means having access to essential services to meet the needs of patients we serve in the community. With ten healthcare centers, eight Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) nutrition program locations, a Mobile Health Unit, and in-house Pharmacy services (select locations), we offer primary medical, dental, and behavioral healthcare services to community-based patient populations throughout Indiana that are diverse in age, educational background, and income level.

Pharmacy Technician Role Responsibilities:

• Processes new patient registration by entering data into the pharmacy software system.
• Handles patient prescription requests within HIPAA guidelines and enters refill orders for processing.
• Troubleshoots to obtain missing prescription information, and interprets medical abbreviations (SIG codes).
• Resolves all data entry-related exceptions.
• Transitions inventory through different workflow stages with a focus on quality control.
• Counts and fills prescriptions.
• Cleans and helps maintain the pharmacy and keeps the work area orderly.
• Resolves Third Party Rejects by reviewing, gathering information, making corrections and resubmitting for processing according to individual plan requirements.
• Provides assistance to Pharmacists by identifying and communicating issues as appropriate.
• Performs duties and responsibilities according to the philosophy and standards of the organization, including conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and positive attitudes in work situations with clients, peers and visitors.
• Maintains client and associate confidentiality.
• Responsible for understanding all the applicable policies and procedures of the department necessary to perform essential job functions as well as the employee handbook.
• The position may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description as directed by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Adheres to the organization's prescription data entry procedures and guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ensures pharmacy services are in line with state and federal requirements.

Required skills and experience:

• High degree of interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in an FQHC or safety-net healthcare environment.
• Experience with the 340b program.
• Experience integrating pharmacy services into primary care.
• Pharmacy experience in a retail setting, including prescription filling and verification, records and legal compliance, pharmacy operations, pharmacy software, and technology systems and insurance.
• Experience performing prescription dispensing.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable state and federal controlled substance laws.
• Proficiency with pharmacy management software such as Liberty Software.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Pharmacy Technician License.
• Pharmacy Technician certification (PTCB) preferred.
• 1 year of experience in retail pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

IHC's robust benefits and compensation package includes:

• $2,000.00 retention bonus paid after one year of employment
• No nights or weekends
• Generous Paid Time Off and Floating Holidays
• Day 1 Insurance benefits eligibility
• 403(b) Retirement Plan matching at one year of employment
• Employer-paid Group Life, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability coverages and HSA employer contributions
• Flexible Leave of Absence programs
• Personify Health Wellness program with paid incentives for participation
• Employee Assistance Programs with 24/7 access to therapy consultation services

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Salary Description

$18.30 - $22.86 (experience/cert based)