Pharmacy Technician On Site in Iwakuni, Japan

Pharmacy Technician

Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Pharmacy Technician to support the Government in Japan. This will be an on-site, in-office position with one position located in Iwakuni, Japan.

Position duties include:

• Assisting in developing and refining referral management to support medical management initiatives at the military treatment facility.

Essential job functions:

• Assess, monitor and evaluate and assist in processing referrals for authorization.
• Input and retrieve patient information for each referral through various computer systems.
• Refer to a physician advisor for clinical review if there is disagreement on the processing of a referral.
• Elevate referrals to the medical manager, utilization nurse, and physician advisor for higher level of review when there is uncertainty in medical necessity and covered benefit.
• Communicate between physician reviewer and the requesting provider in regard to preauthorization.
• Submit monthly, quarterly, and yearly utilization reports.
• Evaluate performance outcomes of clinical care.
• Identify and communicate adverse trends and referral management discrepancies.
• Manage the referral processing center for all beneficiary categories.
• Provide departmental, directorate, and command performance improvement processes.
• Referral management services will be performed in a managed care environment.
• Provide the MTF with a report on internal referral management bi-weekly.
• Provide education and training on the referral management process.

Necessary skills and knowledge:

• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary; comply with infection control guidelines.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights.
• Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Maintain a DoD email account as directed by government supervisor.
• Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties.
• Comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Department of Defense, Department of Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and MTF instructions and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications.

Minimum qualifications:

• Possess and maintain a current certification and registration by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Be in good standing with the state licensure board.
• Be in good standing and under no sanction or suspension by the Federal Government.
• Possess and maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently.
• Ability to pass all background/suitability checks.
• A valid driver's license and ability to travel locally as needed.
• Ability to work some night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Preferred qualifications:

• A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family members.
• Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
• Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

Min. Citizenship Status Required: U.S Citizenship.

Location: Iwakuni, Japan

Compensation: Pay and benefits information for this position will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees.

Arcetyp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we highly value diversity of our workforce. We accept resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.