Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianMajor duties include but are not limited to:Provides Community (Non-VA) Care prescription service support.Receives, reviews and triages faxed, mailed, electronically prescribed, or delivered prescriptions written by Non-VA providers and documents all received prescriptions in CPRS, as necessary.Reviews appropriate third-party contractors (e.g., Optum) authorization portal and CPRS to determine authorization of Non-VA Care by the Salisbury VA Healthcare System (VAHCS)Communicates with patients concerning prescriptions received from unauthorized provider visits and handles prescriptions appropriately.Reviews authorized prescriptions for appropriateness using clinical pharmacy technician knowledge, as well comprehensive knowledge of the formulary process and knowledge concerning the national drug formulary and local VA formulary requirements.Communicates with Non-VA physicians and nurses to request clarification of prescriptions.Documents all communication with Non-VA providers in CPRS using the appropriate note titles.Initiates the non-formulary/prior authorization process with the Non-VA provider and records needed documentation in CPRS and workflow file.Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of controlled substance directives, policies and procedures, national, state, and local laws.Ability to identify and investigate discrepancies in these policies and procedures.Reviews the North Carolina Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) website to ensure appropriateness of received prescription, determine exact due date of medication, and prevent duplicate and overprescribing of controlled substances and document in CPRS.Files all Non-VA Care prescriptions according to VA and DEA Policy.Answers the Non-VA Care Pharmacy line and handles all phone calls not requiring a pharmacistWork Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am-4:30pmRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedTelework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized