Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

Works under direct supervision of a pharmacist, following standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks. May assist in orienting and training employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist the professional staff in the triaging, processing, and delivery of prescriptions to the patient.
• Assist in the management of Pharmacy Inventory and Third-Party Receivables.
• Perform duties of Pharmacy Clerk as needed, including running the cash register and answering telephones.
• Learn and understand specific aspects of the pharmacy management system (e.g., reception and release to patient queues) and POS system; follow instructions and complete tasks with urgency.
• Ensure daily department standards are met with a focus on quality, including adherence to Quality Assurance Policy & Procedures and patient care programs.
• Maintain accuracy with cash handling and related controls.
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced understanding of pharmacy technology, including product dispensing, data entry, and adjudication workflow.
• Ensure every prescription is checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing to the patient.
• Assist in the initial submission and resubmission of all third-party claims.
• Manage inventory, including ordering, receiving, freshness, return to stocks, and cycle counting.
• Check pharmacy inventory for outdates and process all returns.
• Locate prescription files and other manual records from storage as needed.
• Prepare and file manual records for pharmacist signatures and review.
• Act with integrity and comply with all HIPAA standards and company policies.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and company operational policies.
• Perform all store clerk duties as needed.
• Complete all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Manage the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program and other patient-centered professional services.

Qualifications

• Preferred: AS Degree or higher.
• Preferred: Hospital or retail pharmacy experience.
• Preferred: PTCB or other nationally recognized certification program.
• Required for Vermont employees: Registered with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician.

Special Conditions of Employment

• Drug test required.
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring.

Pay

$17.00 - $19.75 an hour. The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of relevant skills, years of experience, and education.