Pharmacy Tech Outpatient

Pharmacy Outpatient Technician III - Retail

Saint Joseph, MO, United States

Job Description

The Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Technician – Plaza 4 is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in a hospital system retail pharmacy located in a medical office building. The position will help the pharmacist by preparing prescriptions for verification, 3rd party claim adjudication, point of sale transactions, maintaining proper inventory levels, and providing exceptional customer service. The Outpatient Retail Pharmacy Technician – Plaza 4 is a critical member of the healthcare team that will frequently coordinate with other hospital and clinic staff.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare new prescriptions and refills for pharmacist review including counting, measuring, mixing, and labeling.

• Collect and verify patient demographic, insurance, and payment information.

• Work to resolve claim adjudication issues to ensure proper billing with third party plans.

• Engage with patients to complete point of sale transactions.

• Assist the pharmacist by answering phone calls and helping patients presenting to the pharmacy.

• Maintain proper inventory levels in the pharmacy through stocking, monitoring, and ordering.

• Complete duties to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements including state boards of pharmacy, Missouri BNDD, DEA, manufacturers, auditors, and third-party payors.

• Coordinate patient care with other members of the healthcare team including, but not limited to, providers, nurses, care managers, and other pharmacists.

• Work closely with prior authorization team to optimize medication selection

• Other duties as assigned

Education

• H.S. Diploma - Required

Work Experience

• Retail pharmacy experience - Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Application with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern (Intern license required if currently enrolled in a school of pharmacy) - Required Upon Hire

• Registration (completion) with the Missouri Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician OR Pharmacy Intern (Intern license required if currently enrolled in a school of pharmacy) within 75 days of hire - Required within 75 Days

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel between various system facilities and off-site locations as needed. - Required

About Us

Mosaic Life Care is a health care system in northwest Missouri. With a vision of transforming community health by being a life-care innovator, Mosaic places the holistic needs of patients first by providing the right care at the right time and place, offering high value and quality health care. Mosaic has a wide array of benefits to meet each employee's individual needs. Our benefits were designed by listening to people just like you. Mosaic also offers several perks with a focus on ensuring our employees feel valued, including concierge services, employee lounge, wellness programs, free covered parking, free on-site and virtual health clinics and many more. When paired with compensation and recognition, it is what continues to make us the employer of choice for employees at any stage of their journey.