Certified Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Description

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Advanced Rx Pharmacy is a physician-owned clinical and compounding pharmacy associated with Advanced Pain Care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Communicate with physicians, patients, insurance companies on a regular basis
• •Receive refill requests from patients and obtain authorization for refills from physician’s offices
• •Prepare various non-sterile compounds including, but not limited to, suspensions, solutions, creams, ointments, suppositories, capsules, etc.
• •Accurately weigh and prepare the ingredients for compound medications according to the designated formula worksheet specifications while following all applicable and appropriate compounding guidelines and quality standards
• •Package and label the medications in an appropriate dispensing device
• •Ensure the pharmacist on duty has signed off and verified the formulations according to the prescription prior to commencing compound preparation
• •Maintain patient’s confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and participate in required training whenever necessary
• •Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information
• •Comply with all record keeping requirements as determined by management
• •Prepares third-party insurance claims and prepare TARs
• •Order, receive, and stock prescription drugs & supplies
• •Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy throughout the day
• •Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• •Adheres to company policies and procedures
• •Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• •Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• •Minimum of 3 years’ experience in high volume pharmacies
• •Maintains certifications and continuing educational requirement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• •Ability to type 35 words per minute
• •Understands and can perform basic pharmaceutical tasks
• •Excellent multi-tasking, accuracy, and attention to detail skills
• •Prior authorization/insurance experience
• •State Pharmacy Technician License in good standing
• •Ability to calibrate, utilize, and maintain, delicate pieces of expensive machinery and software to complete appropriate dosage forms in a timely manner
• •Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills
• •Medisca, Freedom or PCCA compounding training certification desirable
• •Current PTCB Certification
• •Familiarity with non-sterile compounds preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions:

Medical Office/Pharmacy environment

Physical Conditions:

• •Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00
• •Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• •Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
• •Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• •Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.