Pharmacy Tech (31701)

Pharmacy Essential Job Responsibilities

• Processing of erectile dysfunction drugs (Sildenafil, Tadalafil) - Cash transactions
• Processing Oncolytic drugs - paid by insurance
• Doing insurance prior AUTHs
• Running insurance claims for payment for these drugs
• Foundation patient enrollment
• Grant balance and re-enrollment management
• Performing monthly refills
• Taking payments for refills/new rx, posting, and creating claims in EMR for all drugs
• Preparing drugs for pick up
• Submitting medication orders onto an outside pharmacy's website: Compounds
• Taking payments, posting payments, and claim creation for these drugs
• Keeping inventory for drugs
• Ordering Drugs as needed
• Answering designated office dispensary refill phone line
• Schedule patients that need necessary annual follow-ups for rx renewals
• Any other clerical tasks as assigned by the pharmacy manager

Knowledge Performance Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type from draft copy and review and edit reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately
• Knowledge of pharmacy technician tasks that include processing prescriptions, labeling medications, running insurance claims for payment
• Familiarity with healthcare systems, regulations, policies, and functions
• Knowledge of infection control and safety standards

Skills

• Skill in operating pharmacy software
• Skill in organizational matters, including time management, prioritization, multitasking, and problem-solving
• Common computer skills

Abilities

• Ability to type 60 words per minute using word-processing software
• Able to learn/use other computer programs including Microsoft® Excel, e-mail, Internet, and Microsoft® PowerPoint
• Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to sort and file materials correctly using alphabetic or numeric systems
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and other clinical staff, and the public

Equipment Operated

• Office computer
• Veradigm EHR
• Pharmacy Software

Work Environment

• Work performed in an office environment
• Involves frequent contact with staff and patients

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Manual dexterity for office machine operation including computer
• Stooping, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting or standing for extended periods of time
• Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines