PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Pharmacy Technician

Job Purpose: Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Technician will work with physicians and management to provide optimal care and customer service to our patients.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the direct supervision of the registered physician, procures, prepares, packages, distributes and disposes medication to assist the organization in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients.
• Responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to all the Georgia Urology offices with efficiency and accuracy by servicing all patients and staff needs.
• Notifying providers and clinicians of any drug recalls and assist with questions regarding formulary and non-formulary items and which pharmacy their patients can get their prescribed medications from.
• Works closely with the Advanced Prostate Cancer Team by providing proper documentation on the patient's medication compliance, medication side effects, and medication reconciliation.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by keeping up with par levels, anticipating needs by placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
• Conducts regular quality assurance inspections for proper dispensing practices, including examining product integrity and checking expiration dates.
• Maintains competency and follows departmental, OSHA, USP, DEA and EPA guidelines to safely handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains accurate records and patient profiles including charging and crediting
• Processing insurance claims and working closely with the financial specialist to secure GRANTS or copay assistance to patients with prescription balances.
• Understands and implements appropriate time management and prioritizing of tasks to ensure safe practices by delivering medication to patients and staff in a timely manner.
• May serve as a resource for less experienced staff, providing technical information and guidance in pharmacy techniques and policies to ensure the delivery of efficient quality service.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• High School diploma, or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of an ASHP accredited technician training program or enrollment in a professional-related school preferred
• Current CPhT certification through PTCB or NHA and active Georgia pharmacy technician license, or current enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy with a current Georgia pharmacy intern license.
• Must maintain certification and license through entire length of employment
• Previous experience in a retail pharmacy, for a minimum of 2 years.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician for a minimum of 5 years.
• Oncology experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MS Office and medical software applications.
• A valid State of Georgia Driver's License and reliable transportation is required.

Skills & Abilities:

• Prescription order entry experience required
• Strong calculations background and knowledgeable of conversion charts
• Integrity, dependability, and a Team Player
• Proper telephone etiquette, and excellent customer service skills
• Critical thinking skills a must
• Attention to detail and sound judgement
• Insurance billing and claims processing preferred
• Self-motivated, task oriented, and good with time management
• Proven track record of professional and ethical behavior and a commitment to high performance

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Carrying of objects up to 20 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading and writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.

Work Environment: Must be flexible and available to work at different locations.