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Job Posting Title

Pharmacy Technician I

Job Description Summary

Performs the basic duties of a pharmacy technician in all designated sites. Including and not limited to, prescription data entry, as well as communicate and coordinate with all parties necessary to insure timely shipping and delivery of prescription orders. Pulls and labels medication for pharmacist verification. Packs medications appropriately and affixes a shipping label after the order has been verified by a pharmacist. Performs all basic duties of a pharmacy technician allowable by legal licensure and registration.

Job Description

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, picks and affixes labels to packages of prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with the dispensing order. Prepares and affixes shipping labels to the individual patient shipping containers.

Answers external phone calls pertinent to department assignment.

Assembles and packages medications, supplies and equipment in appropriate shipping containers.

Assists with maintaining accurate inventory through pulling expirations.

Attends designated department meetings as scheduled.

Communicates and coordinates internally with customer service, billing, pharmacy, and shipping departments to move patient orders through the system and meet the promised delivery date.

Communicates by phone and fax as necessary with patient, physician office, and insurance to make sure pharmacy has most updated prescription and prior authorization information on file.

Creates pre-packages supply items.

Maintains necessary licensure needed for pharmacy technicians.

Maintains the pharmacy department according to state and federal regulations.

Picks supplies and equipment for patient orders as indicated on the delivery ticket.

Prepares delivery tickets including prescription and supply items as necessary.

Prints delivery tickets, collates and triages delivery tickets according to excursion data.

Receives and processes data entry of new and refill prescriptions in the pharmacy computer system.

Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, dosage form and routes of administration.

Verifies prescription elements are present on all prescriptions.

Responsibilities

Must have pharmacy intern license as required by applicable state laws OR:

Must have an active pharmacy technician licensure or registration in accordance with state requirements.

If state does not require an exam for licensure/registration, must possess both active pharmacy technician licensure or registration in accordance with state requirements AND an active national certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT).

In states that do not require licensure or registration, must have an active national certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT).

Specialty or retail pharmacy industry experience, previous reimbursement experience, and/or working in a health plan/health care setting.

Proficiency in Pharmacy computerized systems and software applications, as well as MS Office Product Suite.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to identify and trouble-shoot problematic issues.

Pharmacy technician experience in prescription entry, picking, labeling and preparing medication orders for pharmacist verification.

Work Experience

Work Experience - Required:

Pharmacy

Work Experience - Preferred:

Education

Education - Required:

GED, High School

Education - Preferred:

Certifications

Certifications - Required:

CPT/ExCPT/LPT/PTCB/RPT, Pharmacy Technician, State Requirements - Pharmacy - Pharmacy, Pharmacy Intern - Pharmacy - Pharmacy

Certifications - Preferred:

Potential pay for this position ranges from $16.00 - $23.39 based on experience and skills. Pay range may vary by 8% depending on applicant location.

To review our Benefits, Incentives and Additional Compensation, visit our Benefits Page and click on the "Benefits at a glance" button for more detail.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, or any other basis protected by law.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.

Prime Therapeutics' fast-paced and dynamic work environment is ideal for proactively addressing the constant changes in today's health care industry. Our employees are involved, empowered, and rewarded for their achievements. We value new ideas and work collaboratively to provide the highest quality of care and service to our members.

If you are looking to advance your career within a growing, team-oriented, award-winning company, apply to Prime Therapeutics today and start making a difference in people's lives.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, or any other basis protected by law.

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

If you are an applicant with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 1.866.469.1257 or email [email protected].