Purpose:

· Describe the primary goals, objectives or functions or outputs of this position. The Pharmacy Technician position exists to support the pharmacist(s) in completing the duties associated with entering, processing, and managing drug therapy orders, interpreting and dispensing prescriptions, maintaining patient and pharmacy records and other professional activities.

· This position is also responsible for collaborating with and supporting the Lead(s) and Supervisor(s) in day-to-day activities, issue resolution, and completion of project tasks.

· This position should also be a subject matter expert in all pharmacy operations functional areas.

Responsibilities:

· Assist the pharmacist in obtaining accurate verbal orders for product replacement and obtain accurate missing prescription information from the healthcare provider.

· When needed, assist patients with treatment compliance by entering/updating current medications, allergies and medical conditions and triaging calls to Nursing and/or Pharmacists when necessary.

· Use internal and web tools to communicate with health insurance payors and providers to investigate benefits and transmit test claims (if applicable) to verify prescription coverage.

· Interact professionally and efficiently with other internal and external teams to assure accurate provision of services to the patient.

· Maintain current Illinois Certified Pharmacy Technician licensure and CE requirements as necessary.

Qualifications:

· High School Diploma or equivalent required. College or a 2-year Associate Degree is preferred. Individuals must meet applicable Pharmacy Technician Licensure and Certification requirements no later than first day of employment.

· A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience within a Specialty Pharmacy or Retail/Mail Order Pharmacy, PBM, or healthcare provider setting; familiarity with medical record handling/documentation; prescription data entry; high quality customer service and inter-professional communication; strong core insurance (Medical and Pharmacy benefit) knowledge; knowledge of on-line verification systems or similar experience is preferred.

· Must have a strong attention to detail, ability to make high-quality decisions and operate under general supervision.

· Must have the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with other healthcare professionals.

· Ability to express ideas clearly in written and oral communications preferred.

· Ability to complete individual tasks, have collaborative and cross-functional acumen, and have the ability to effectively manage time by adhering to deadlines required.

· Must have a flexible work schedule, ability to work between the hours of 7am and 7pm.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 2 years (Preferred)
• Pharmacy or Retail/Mail Order Pharmacy, PBM, HCP: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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