Retail Pharmacy Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Technician to provide essential support in an outpatient pharmacy setting. This role involves preparing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring quality control while working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer service and problem-solving, along with a high school diploma or GED. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in patients' lives and enjoy the opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years related work experience required in Healthcare or Retail Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of prior-authorization workflows and prescription claims adjudication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare take home medications and assist with medication reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve prescription issues while communicating with patients.

Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Independence of Action

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Education

High School diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Job description

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Job Type: Regular

Time Type: Full time

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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Job Summary: The Retail Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing technical support under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in the outpatient/retail pharmacy. Technician's duties include preparing take home medications, compounding, inventory management, utilizing various equipment and technology available in the pharmacy, performing drop-off and pick-up window duties, and performing various quality control tasks as assigned. In addition, the retail technician will participate in training and orientation of new technicians and pharmacy students and bedside delivery to patients.

Job Description:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Renews routine/maintenance medication requests (telephonic, fax, Patient site, E- prescription queue) for patients. Manages the administrative responsibilities for faxing, filing, mailing, and documenting status in medical record of non-electronically routable prescriptions.
• Responds efficiently to formulary and medication assistance program inquiries and prioritizes efforts to address needs effectively and safely.
• Assists with the BIDMC transition of care program.
• Assists with medication reconciliations.
• Investigates and resolves prescription issues and communicates directly with patients providing clarification on directions for prescriptions.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• License Mass Registered Pharmacy Tech preferred., or Registration Pharmacy Technician Trainee required., or Certificate 1 Certfied Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience required in Healthcare or Retail Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of prior-authorization workflows, payer relations, prescription claims adjudication, and general reimbursement procedures.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with diverse groups of professionals (physicians, nurses, administration, etc.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with prior authorizations.
  
  

Competencies:

• Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
• Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures and by identifying opportunities for process improvements.
• Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
• Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
• Team Work: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  
  

Physical Nature of the Job:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Some elements of the job are sedentary, but the employee will be required to stand for periods of time or move through out the hospital campus

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

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Job function

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  Health Care Provider

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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