About the role
Pay: $18.00 to $22.00 per hour
Description
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Advanced Rx Pharmacy is a physician-owned clinical and compounding pharmacy associated with Advanced Pain Care.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Communicate with physicians, patients, insurance companies on a regular basis
Receive refill requests from patients and obtain authorization for refills from physician’s offices
Prepare various non-sterile compounds including, but not limited to, suspensions, solutions, creams, ointments, suppositories, capsules, etc.
Accurately weigh and prepare the ingredients for compound medications according to the designated formula worksheet specifications while following all applicable and appropriate compounding guidelines and quality standards
Package and label the medications in an appropriate dispensing device
Ensure the pharmacist on duty has signed off and verified the formulations according to the prescription prior to commencing compound preparation
Maintain patient’s confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and participate in required training whenever necessary
Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information
Comply with all record keeping requirements as determined by management
Prepares third-party insurance claims and prepare TARs
Order, receive, and stock prescription drugs & supplies
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy throughout the day
Maintains regular and predictable attendance
Adheres to company policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Minimum of 3 years’ experience in high volume pharmacies
Maintains certifications and continuing educational requirement
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Ability to type 35 words per minute
Understands and can perform basic pharmaceutical tasks
Excellent multi-tasking, accuracy, and attention to detail skills
Prior authorization/insurance experience
State Pharmacy Technician License in good standing
Ability to calibrate, utilize, and maintain, delicate pieces of expensive machinery and software to complete appropriate dosage forms in a timely manner
Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills
Medisca, Freedom or PCCA compounding training certification desirable
Current PTCB Certification
Familiarity with non-sterile compounds preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Environmental Conditions:
Medical Office/Pharmacy environment
Physical Conditions:
Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00
Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.