Certified Pharmacy Technician (Meds-To-Beds) - Full Time - JPS Health

Certified Pharmacy Technician (Meds-To-Beds) - Full Time - JPS Health

PAY: $25.00/hour

HOURS: Rotating shifts within the hours of 8am-9pm, with rotating weekends

VytlOne is seeking a highly competent, compassionate nationally certified pharmacy technician for our Pharmacy Meds-To-Beds program located in the Main Outpatient Pharmacy at JPS Health Systems, in downtown Fort Worth, TX. Must have a positive attitude, be personable and caring, with the ability to communicate in a professional manner with hospital medical providers and patients, and possess excellent customer service and presentation skills.

At VytlOne, we're transforming the pharmacy industry to create healthier lives through purposeful engagement across Pharmacy Benefit Management, Pharmacy Management, Specialty Pharmacy, 340B, Rebate and Formulary Management, and Pharmacies. With more 100 years of experience providing customers and patients with exceptional pharmacy services, VytlOne has earned the reputation as a premier employer by offering rewarding career opportunities at competitive pay rates.

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported health care system for Tarrant County in North Texas. Licensed for 578 beds, the network includes an acute care hospital and more than 40 community-based clinics, including 19 school-based clinics. John Peter Smith Hospital is home to Tarrant County's first and only Level 1 Trauma Center, its only psychiatric emergency services site and has the largest hospital-based family medicine residency program in the nation.

We're more than a hospital. We're 7,200 of the most dedicated people you could ever meet. Our goal is to make sure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. As community stewards, we abide by three rules:

1. Own it. Everyone who wears the JPS badge contributes to our journey to excellence.

2. Seek joy. Every day, every shift, we celebrate our patients, smile, and emphasize positivity.

3. Don't be a jerk. Everyone is treated with courtesy and respect. Smiling, laughter, compassion - key components of our everyday experience at JPS.

When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication. We look forward to meeting you! CEO Magazine named JPS Health Network the Outstanding Health System for the Dallas-Fort Worth region during its 2020 Excellence in Healthcare Awards.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Assist pharmacists in providing effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy services.
• Enter patient data accurately.
• Track prescription orders via pharmacy tracking program to ensure correct delivery information.
• Answer telephones quickly and with courtesy.
• Performs cashier functions.
• Collect pharmacy copays according to determined financial classification and 3rd party eligibility.
• Prepare and deliver medications timely to patients and/or nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist as part of our Meds to Beds service.
• Provide friendly and cooperative customer service.
• Pull and count medication from shelves accurately according to label generated at time of dispensing for final check by Pharmacist.
• Identifies and resolves insurance billing adjudication; including facilitating prior authorizations (PAs) and assisting in locating financial assistance for patients as needed.
• Assist the dispense technicians as needed regarding required refill requests that are discovered at time of dispensing.
• Participate in pharmacy orientation programs, training programs for Pharmacy Technicians, pharmacy staff meetings, in-service educational programs and other committees and functions as required by the facility and pharmacy department.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the pharmacy.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Assist in inventory control such as inventorying and stocking.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.

Qualifications

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Clear/Active Texas Pharmacy Technician License required
• Clear/Active National CPhT Certification (PTCB or NHA) required

Experience: A minimum of one year of equivalent experience requiring a familiarity of generic and trade names of pharmaceutical products.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• General knowledge of generally accepted pharmacy principles, practices and procedures, pharmaceutical generic and trade names, general mathematics, personal computers.
• Knowledge of third party insurances, coverage and relationship to operations and other JPS facilities.
• Ability to operate various types of pharmacy equipment.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time while performing pharmacy service support duties.
• Ability to lift; store and carry supplies and equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, to interact with a wide variety of individuals to successfully provide optimal patient care.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection control, environmental and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• Working knowledge of computer software including but not limited to software applications, data entry, EMR documentation, and email.
• Customer service experience.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Flexibility to address any pharmacy need that may arise, especially those that are unexpected or sudden.

VytlOne offers a progressive culture that promotes teamwork and where employees are valued as the Company's best asset. We work hard, but we make sure to have fun along the way, too. Competitive salary, plus a great benefits package are available including:

• $850 individual, annual medical deductible
• $25 office visit copays
• Low biweekly premiums
• Company paid basic life/AD&D, Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
• Rx, dental, vision, short-term disability, and FSA
• Employer-matched 401k Plan
• Industry leading PTO plan

The innovative spirit at VytlOne will transform the way you think about pharmacy & healthcare services. As we pave the way in a relentless commitment to positive health outcomes, it's never been a better time to be part of our team!