Pharmacy Technician (Order Entry)

American Health Partners; Parsons (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time-off

TeleMedicine 24/7/365

Disability insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Plan)

401K retirement accounts

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

American Health Partners in Parsons, TN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing, admissions processing, refills, and daily workflow under a licensed pharmacist.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years of pharmacy technician experience, a high school diploma or GED, and Tennessee registration. Knowledge of Framework LTC/ECM software is beneficial; this is an on-site role with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Ability to perform essential functions with accommodations as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance per policy.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter new admissions/readmissions.
• Manage and enter refill orders.
• Route all incoming fax documents to the proper department.
• Dispensing pharmacy technician duties as needed.
• Assist Pharmacist in mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals.
• Pull and prepare orders including cycle fill and control substances.
• Prepare night box inventory for weekly delivery.
• Produce medication labels/delivery manifest for medication orders.
• Prepare medications for delivery and end of day tote closure.
• Prepare narcotic medication and maintain narcotic records.
• Assist with pre-packing of medications.
• Provide dispensing assistance under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Process daily workflow to provide timely and efficient medication delivery.
• Assist with inventory control.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

HIPAA compliance

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician program preferred

Tools

Framework LTC Software System

Framework ECM Software System

Job description

Benefits and Perks include:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
• Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
• TeleMedicine 24/7/365 access to doctors
• Optional short- and long-term disability plans
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401K retirement accounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

Description of Required Duties and Tasks:

Input

• Process and enter new admissions/readmissions
• Manage and enter refill orders
• Route all incoming fax documents to the proper department
• Dispensing pharmacy technician duties as needed

Dispensing

• Assist Pharmacist in mixing, packaging and labeling pharmaceuticals
• Pull and prepare orders including cycle fill and control substances
• Prepare night box inventory for weekly delivery
• Produce medication labels/delivery manifest for medication orders
• Prepare medications for delivery and end of day tote closure
• Prepare narcotic medication and maintain narcotic records
• Assist with pre-packing of medications
• Input pharmacy technician duties, as needed
• Provide dispensing assistance under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Process daily workflow to provide timely and efficient medication delivery
• Assist with inventory control
• Actively participate in quarterly physical inventory count
• Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely matter
• Maintain proficiency with computer systems
• Effectively demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and continually strive to improve quality standards
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and reports any violations
• Knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge

• Work requires knowledge of the pharmacy industry, Medicaid Regulations, CMS and other state/federal regulations

Required Skills

• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed
• Maintaining an established work schedule
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Effectively demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and continually strives to improve quality standards

Required Work Experience

• One (2) to three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience

Required Computer Skills

• Framework LTC Software System
• Framework ECM Software System

Equipment Used

• Standard

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting of objects up to 50 pounds
• Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Work is performed in a standard office environment
• Must have reliable transportation

Certification Requirements

• Active Tennessee Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred.
• Must complete continuing education in pharmacy-related topics as required to maintain certification

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred

Required Safety Expectations

• Working safely and follow safety rule
• Report unsafe working conditions and behavior
• Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices

Equal Opportunity Employer

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