Registered Pharmacy Technician

Role

The Registered Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and assists with typing, preparing and filling prescriptions for verification by the Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Requests and accepts prescription refill authorizations that have no changes.
• Successfully processes prescription medications through various insurances including the error resolution process.
• Counts prescription medication, fills prescriptions, types and attaches medication labels.
• Takes stock bottles from the shelf to fill a prescription, utilizing the correct inventory (340B vs. Retail).
• Reconstitutes prescriptions.
• Prepares unit dose, modified unit dose, and medication cards.
• Greets patients at the Point of Sale while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Adheres to State and Federal regulations of a registered pharmacy technician pertaining to working in a pharmacy.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Performs only those functions as allowed by the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy for a Registered Pharmacy Technician.
• Works collaboratively with administration and clinical care teams to provide quality care for the patient.
• Restocks shelves in the dispensing areas as stock replacement is received from Drug Wholesaler.
• Checks inventory for outdated medications.
• Prepares and coordinates prescription orders for shipment.
• Assists pharmacy in training new technicians and cross-training in new areas.
• Makes recommendations to the pharmacist as to how methods and procedures can be improved.
• Answers telephone calls in a timely professional manner.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Registered Pharmacy Technician license from the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy required
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers) Certification required
• Six months to 2 years of pharmacy or related experience, preferably in outpatient clinic pharmacy services or retail pharmacy preferred
• Must be flexible and be able to work different schedules to meet client and pharmacy needs
• Must possess detailed knowledge of OTC drugs and laws governing OTC medications
• Demonstrates competent working knowledge of insurance plans
• Must possess thorough knowledge of the Registered Pharmacy Technician Procedures
• Able to work in fast-paced environment and troubleshoot and solve problems
• Displays strong verbal and written communications skills, Bilingual a plus!
• Must be organized and be able to prioritize tasks
• Must be detail oriented and possess excellent customer service skills
• Computer literate with intermediate skills in Microsoft Office 365 including Excel, Word, Outlook & Teams

Benefits

We offer an excellent, comprehensive benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability insurance, 403b Savings Plan, Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 additional Holidays and much more!