Pharmacy Technician Float

About the role

Health Partners of Western Ohio is an independent, non-profit organization serving low-income areas and places without access to care. We are led by a volunteer Board of Directors, most of whom are also patients. Our mission is to eliminate gaps in health outcomes for all members of our community by providing access to quality, affordable, preventive, and primary health care.

Responsibilities

• Stay knowledgeable on current pharmacy software operations and functionality to promote efficient and quality workflow in the dispensing pharmacies.
• Helps patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders.
• Creates and updates patient health and insurance information in the computer.
• Aid the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local state, federal, and company regulations.
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
• At point of sale, verify that customer receives correct prescription(s).
• Completes medication stock orders, place orders on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork.
• Enters prescription details into a patient’s profile, selects correct medication and strength, places in appropriate container, and applies label before referring to a pharmacist for review.
• Answer telephone calls.
• Perform manipulative, nondiscretionary functions associated with the practice of pharmacy.
• Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams; prepare bulk medications.
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice.
• Absorb and train new employees.
• Maintain an awareness of loss prevention techniques.
• Respond to client/family/caregiver needs.
• Respond to crisis situations according to policy.
• Utilize supplies in a cost-effective manner.
• Utilize on-going assessment skills.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with other members of the health care team.
• Participate in planning and problem solving.
• Participate in continuing education and professional growth.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with HPWO policies and procedures.
• Assist with seasonal programs as needed.
• Assist other team members.
• Processing of RxAssist orders through the QS1 system.
• Documenting, ordering, and intake of RxAssist orders.
• Knowledge of RxAssist process at HPWO.
• Adhere to the standards and policies of the Organizational Privacy/Security and Compliance Programs, including the duty to comply with applicable laws and regulations (HIPAA, OSHA, OIG, Medicare D guidelines, and other State and Federal laws).

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• National Certification as Pharmacy Technician.
• No felony charges on record.

Skills/Abilities

• Experience with HPWO Pharmacy Department preferred.
• CPR-BLS (basic life support) required - In house training provided.
• Professional demeanor.
• Ability to respect confidentiality of patient data.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems preferred.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to type at least 35 wpm.
• Computer experience.
• Knowledge of medication brand and generic names.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse group of people.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as required by position.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Accrued per pay.
• Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life).
• Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays.
• 403b Retirement with up to 8% match (starts at 3% and increases with time of service at HPWO).
• Annual Reviews and Increases.
• Mileage Reimbursement – Work related travel.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Referral Bonus – Earn more by expanding our team.
• Training Opportunities.
• Eligible to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program after 1 year of service.