Pharmacy Technician (On Call)

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Bay Health Centers is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist in daily pharmacy operations at multiple sites. You will support the pharmacist, enter prescription data, verify insurance details, and help patients at the point of sale while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires a Michigan Pharmacy Technician license, BLS certification, high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to work flexible full-time or part-time hours, including local travel between

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Michigan Pharmacy Technician license; BLS certification required.
• Six months of retail or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Proficient in basic math, medical terminology, and insurance knowledge.
• Able to type 35 wpm.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients dropping off prescriptions and collect insurance information.
• Enter prescription data accurately into the computer system.
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in the practice of pharmacy and in team-based medication management.
• Assist pharmacist with filling/labeling prescriptions and communicating with prescribers.
• Verify at point of sale that customers receive correct prescriptions and sign for them.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and stock levels; place and expedite orders.

Skills

Pharmacy software

Data entry

Insurance knowledge

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Medical terminology

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Assist patients who are dropping off prescriptions. Ensures that all appropriate patient and insurance information is obtained. (8%)
• Ensures that patient/insurance profiles are accurate in the computer system. Reads and accurately enters prescription information into the system. (15%)
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims. (5%)
• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and in accordance with GLBHC policies and protocols. (5%)
• Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions. Communicates with prescribers and their agents to obtain new or refill prescriptions. Participates in a team-based approach to Pharmacy Medication Management. (15%)
• At point of sale, verifies that the customer receives correct prescription(s) and signs for them. (10%)
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medication and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt of orders; removes outdated drugs from inventory. (5%)
• Completes requisitions for supplies as needed and receive incoming orders accordingly. (2%)
• Answers phone properly and in a timely manner. Responds to routine questions from prescribers, nurses or patients and refers phone calls appropriately to pharmacist. Participates as a patient advocate by communicating with prescribers and their agents to receive new prescriptions and clarification on drug orders. (10%)
• Compounds ointments and creams under the supervision of a pharmacist. (1%)
• Pre-packaging of bulk medications and appropriately label /record keeping for outlying sites, migrant camps, school-based programs, etc. (2%)
• Assist other pharmacy staff as needed. (5%)
• Assist pharmacist maintaining workflow utilizing current Pharmacy guidelines/standards. (8%)
• Maintains a clean work area utilizing current Pharmacy guidelines/standards. (3%)
• Maintains an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields which relate to job responsibility and integrate them into own practices. (6%)

Job Details

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist patients who are dropping off prescriptions. Ensures that all appropriate patient and insurance information is obtained. (8%)
• Ensures that patient/insurance profiles are accurate in the computer system. Reads and accurately enters prescription information into the system. (15%)
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims. (5%)
• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with local, state and federal regulations and in accordance with GLBHC policies and protocols. (5%)
• Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions. Communicates with prescribers and their agents to obtain new or refill prescriptions. Participates in a team-based approach to Pharmacy Medication Management. (15%)
• At point of sale, verifies that the customer receives correct prescription(s) and signs for them. (10%)
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medication and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt of orders; removes outdated drugs from inventory. (5%)
• Completes requisitions for supplies as needed and receive incoming orders accordingly. (2%)
• Answers phone properly and in a timely manner. Responds to routine questions from prescribers, nurses or patients and refers phone calls appropriately to pharmacist. Participates as a patient advocate by communicating with prescribers and their agents to receive new prescriptions and clarification on drug orders. (10%)
• Compounds ointments and creams under the supervision of a pharmacist. (1%)
• Pre-packaging of bulk medications and appropriately label /record keeping for outlying sites, migrant camps, school-based programs, etc. (2%)
• Assist other pharmacy staff as needed. (5%)
• Assist pharmacist maintaining workflow utilizing current Pharmacy guidelines/standards. (8%)
• Maintains a clean work area utilizing current Pharmacy guidelines/standards. (3%)
• Maintains an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields which relate to job responsibility and integrate them into own practices. (6%)

Marginal Job Duties

• Under the guidance of the Pharmacy Director conducts Quality Assurance and Quality Control
• Keeps a record of numerous statistical data.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
• Licensure: State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician. Pharmacy Technician through PTCB or NHA encouraged. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Required.
• Experience: Six months previous retail or hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Skills: Basic computer skills, pharmacy program literacy preferred. Able to type accurately at 35 wpm. Able to do basic pharmaceutical math quickly and accurately. Knowledge of medication brands and generic names. Knowledge of insurance and third‑party payment systems. Must have excellent attention to detail. Must be able to multi‑task efficiently and effectively. Understanding of medical terminology and calculations. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong organizational skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to effectively communication with a diverse population. Professional and courteous attitude. Professional respect for patient’s rights to confidentiality. Exhibits a team-based approach to customer service.
• Physical Effort: Must be able to sit, stand, and or walk for an entire workday. Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull, and or twist while holding up to 25 lbs. occasionally.
• Hours of Work: Full-time or Part-time; flexible and varied. Float between sites as necessary.
• Travel: Local travel between sites as necessary. Reimbursement for expenses provided according to existing rates as established by GLBHC policy. Must be a licensed driver with proof of personal liability and property damage insurance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.