Prior Authorization Specialist, Pharmacy Technician (State Registered/Certified)

Job Details

Job Location: Dottie's Pharmacy - Charleston, SC 29412

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $27.00

Job Shift: 1st Shift

Job Category: Health Care

Job Description

Pharmacy Technician (URAC)

REPORTS TO: Staff Clinical Pharmacist / PIC & Director of Operations

Position Summary

Under a pharmacist’s supervision, performs designated technical and clerical tasks associated with the preparation, labeling, and dispensing of medications. Knowledgeable of general URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards and helps maintain compliance of URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards.

Minimum Professional Competencies and Job Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic drug terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to work with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Possess good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in data entry and use of a computer.
• Possesses the ability and initiative to plan for and complete daily activities with minimal direction.
• Dependable in attendance and job performance.
• Must be a Registered pharmacy technician and must have a current unrestricted license with South Carolina Board of Pharmacy.

Experience Requirements

Preferably, minimum one-year’s experience as a pharmacy technician preparing labels and maintaining pharmacy needs.

Education

• Pharmacy Technician License required.
• State Certified Pharmacy Technician License preferred.

Training

Pharmacy training and employee manuals will be provided at date of hire. Pharmacy role specific training will begin upon employment with Dottie’s Pharmacy. URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards and knowledge training will begin upon hire and during employment with Dottie’s Pharmacy.

Qualifications

1. Supports the Chief Clinical Pharmacist and Staff Pharmacist / PIC in the day-to-day operations of the Quality Management Committee and Clinical Oversight Committee to achieve the goals of the quality management, patient management, and drug management program. About 10% of the pharmacy technician’s overall responsibilities are dedicated to quality management.
2. Collects prescriptions and identifies medication for dispensing. Pulls appropriate drug bottle from shelf.
3. Under the direction of a pharmacist, assembles and packages medication according to prescription.
4. Prepares and affixes labels in accordance with the dispensing order and under the supervision of a pharmacist.
5. Gathers appropriate “Drug Information Material” as needed for prescribed drug.
6. Answers the telephone and forwards to appropriate person.
7. General knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance billing.
8. Assist customers with non-medical questions as appropriate—refers to pharmacist on duty for medication questions/concerns.
9. Able to perform computer & cash register operations.
10. Cleans workstation and shelves as needed. Keeps area uncluttered and organized as per organizational policy and procedure.
11. Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled.
12. Assists pharmacist with ordering process of medications and supplies.
13. Performs other tasks or duties as requested.
14. Only Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) are permitted to take call-in prescriptions for doctors and doctor’s offices, if permitted by the pharmacist-in-charge. Certified Pharmacy Technicians are not permitted to take and prescriptions for controlled substances via the telephone.
15. Knowledge of and helps pharmacy maintain URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards.
16. Help pharmacy maintain compliance for URAC Specialty Pharmacy Standards.
17. Complete all necessary documentation when assisting with dispensing and distributing medications in accordance with applicable State and Federal Laws and regulations.
18. Comply with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable including REMS programs and manufacturer limited distribution drug requirements.

Proper Identification must be worn at all times when on the job.

Physical Requirements

Light physical demand, including walking, standing or sitting for moderate amounts of time. Also requires bending, stooping, reaching, manual dexterity, hearing and visual acuity to see and read data on computer screens, cash registers, written prescriptions, computer labels and printouts. Must be able to communicate information to customers, physicians, pharmacists and co-workers.