Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the pharmacy technician assists with the day-to-day activities in the pharmacy. This position will also be required to work with providers and other CCI staff to assist in the provision of quality primary medical services. 

KEY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide customer service to patients dropping off or picking up prescription orders
• Enters and processes prescription ordered into the computer and consults with pharmacist as needed
• Retrieve, count, and set-up orders to support the work on the pharmacist.
• Creates a profile of the patient’s health and insurance information in the computer system and updates patients’ profiles as needed
• Answers and effectively responds to phone calls
• Assist the pharmacist and other medical staff, under the supervision, in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and organizational policy and protocols.
• Communicates with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescriptions claims and trouble-shoots insurance coverage to ensure resolution 
• Receives inventory, stock shelves, rotates stock, and verifies all associated documentation.
• Prepares pharmacy inventory, orders medications and other supplies as needed. 
• Conducts end of the month inventory, removes and disposes of any expired stock per organizational policy/protocol/procedures.
• Communicates with medial staff to obtain refill authorization and refers patients for appointments, as necessary.
• Operates cash drawer at point of sales.
• Closely follows all policies and procedures pertaining to operating a 340b pharmacy.
• Help with record keeping requirements of the pharmacy.
• Communicates and works closely with the pharmacist to provide safe, efficient, and accurate care to all patients.
• Complies with CCI’s Policies and Procedures, Standards of Conduct, Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance.

Secondary Functions:

1. Assist the Pharmacist in training new Pharmacy employees. 
2. Performs back-office duties such as data uploading of referral notes for patients, or patient interviews for medication reconciliation review or 340B referral compliance or auditing. 
3. Front office duties as required or assigned work pertaining to the Pharmacy operations and Pharmacy 340B program.
4. May travel to provide coverage in other sites or to participate in training programs or continuing education. 
5. Understands role in Disaster Plan and that safety is a condition of employment.
6. Serves on various CCI and community committees as requested/required.
7. Maintains any necessary educational or licensure requirements. 
8. Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements:

1. Pharmacy Technician certification required. 
2. Highschool diploma or equivalent required. 
3. 1-2 years of experience working in a retail pharmacy or FQHC, a plus. 
4. Understanding of the 340B discount program. 
5. Ability to work with people from different cultural, racial, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Why work at CCI?

• Extensive benefits plan including PTO
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Continuing education assistance; can be used toward obtaining certifications, renewal of certifications, or possible conference attendance. 
• Our providers are insured for malpractice under FTCA.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

CCI Health Services does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. All personnel decisions are to be administered in accordance with this policy and in compliance with applicable federal and state law, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding recruitment, selection, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, lay-offs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational programs.

The CEO & President of CCI and all managerial personnel are committed to this policy and its enforcement. Employees are directed to bring any violation of this policy to the immediate attention of their supervisor, Human Resources, or the CEO & President. Any employee who violates this policy or knowingly retaliates against an employee reporting or complaining of a violation of this policy, shall be subject to immediate corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Complaints brought under this policy will be promptly investigated and handled with due regard for the privacy and respect of all involved.