Registered Pharmacy Technician, Bilingual

Beaufort Jasper; Hardeeville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort Jasper Health Center seeks a Registered Pharmacy Technician, Bilingual to support pharmacists with drug distribution and pharmacy operations at our health center. The role requires bilingual English/Spanish and adherence to 340B compliance and pharmacy policies.

Responsibilities include using EHR/POS systems, inventory management, insurance billing, dispensing support, and data entry under supervision. A valid SC Pharmacy Technician license and good standing are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician with SC Board prior to start date; in good standing.
• ACPE immunization certification preferred; CPR training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist with drug distribution and pharmacy operations.
• Enter and process patients’ information and transactions using EHR/POS systems.
• Count, measure and prepare products per laws, regulations, and ethics.
• Maintain records and reports related to pharmacy functions, volume and sales.
• Process and troubleshoot insurance billing and claim rejections.
• Assist with inventory management and ensure accurate on-hand quantities.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

SC Pharmacy Technician license

ACPE immunization certification (preferred)

CPR certification (preferred)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Registered Pharmacy Technician, Bilingual will assist the pharmacist with drug distribution and pharmacy activities for the health center. The Registered Pharmacy Technician, Bilingual is responsible for following established pharmacy policy concerning drug patient care, 340B compliance, and pharmacy operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work within the health center’s EHR to locate, retrieve or process the appropriate information required for pharmacy operations and compliance.
• Enter and process patients’ information and transactions accurately and efficiently using Pharmacy’s processing and POS systems.
• Count, measure and prepare specific products according to relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and ethics standards.
• Follow provided staging procedures appropriately.
• Maintain records and reports related to pharmacy functions, volume and sales.
• Process and troubleshoot insurance billing and claim rejections.
• Assist with inventory management, including checking medication expiration dates, cycle counts to maintain correct on hand quantities and completing wholesaler and reverse distributor returns.
• Understand and follow company guidelines regarding registers, payment and transactions.
• Properly inspect any equipment within the pharmacy and notify appropriate manager of any necessary repairs.
• Adhere to safety programs and procedures.
• Report all illegal activity, including robbery, theft or fraud.
• Assist pharmacists in all responsibilities, except those that require the judgment of a licensed pharmacist.
• Assist in data entry, inventory, stocking, dispensing, reporting and sales of prescriptions.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Reflect an appropriate and respectful business image to customers and visitors in dress, demeanor and attitude. Never be rude to a patient or customer
• Comply with state and federal laws in regards to pharmacy, dispensing and sales of pharmacy and non-pharmacy products
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent
• No prior experience or training necessary, but preferred
• Must be bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish languages
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy prior to start date
• Good standing with the South Carolina State Board of Pharmacy
• Preferred, but not required certified through an ACPE approved immunization program and CPR training through an accredited organization