What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
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Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician works closely with Pharmacists under the Medicare area to ensure the health and safety of Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield members while helping to ensure the availability and cost efficiency of in-demand medications and prescriptions. The incumbent serves as primary operational support for the Medicare Pharmacy area.
Requirements
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Experience & Knowledge
Minimum five (5) years' experience in a pharmacy environment required.
Knowledge of medications and common indications.
Understanding of insurance claims, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and adjudication procedures preferred.
Essential Abilities
Ability to accomplish tasks with limited supervision.
Eagerness to research and learn Medicare law changes year over year.
Skills
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Security Requirements
This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.
Segregation of Duties
Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.
Employment Type
Regular
ADA Requirements
2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel – someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician works closely with Pharmacists under the Medicare area to ensure the health and safety of Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield members while helping to ensure the availability and cost efficiency of in-demand medications and prescriptions. The incumbent serves as primary operational support for the Medicare Pharmacy area.
Requirements
EDUCATION
High school diploma or equivalent required.
LICENSING/CERTIFICATION
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) required from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
Experience & Knowledge
Minimum five (5) years' experience in a pharmacy environment required.
Knowledge of medications and common indications.
Understanding of insurance claims, pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and adjudication procedures preferred.
Essential Abilities
Ability to accomplish tasks with limited supervision.
Eagerness to research and learn Medicare law changes year over year.
Skills
- Customer Service
- Documentations
- Drug Information
- Microsoft Office
- Prioritization
- Report Processing
- Researching
- Verbal Communications
- Written Communication
- Ensures that regulatory compliance and strict timelines are met, policies are carried out, and objectives are accomplished.
- Participates in staff meetings to ensure appropriate information is reported and communicated.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the Medicare Pharmacy Team with operational duties and tasks.
- Troubleshoots, reports, and follows-up with findings from daily reports.
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Security Requirements
This position is identified as level three (3). This position must ensure the security and confidentiality of records and information to prevent substantial harm, embarrassment, inconvenience, or unfairness to any individual on whom information is maintained. The integrity of information must be maintained as outlined in the company Administrative Manual.
Segregation of Duties
Segregation of duties will be used to ensure that errors or irregularities are prevented or detected on a timely basis by employees in the normal course of business. This position must adhere to the segregation of duties guidelines in the Administrative Manual.
Employment Type
Regular
ADA Requirements
2.1 General Office Worker, Semi-Active, Campus Travel – someone who normally works in an office setting or remotely, periodically has lifting and carrying requirements up to 40 lbs and routinely travels for work within walking distance of location of primary work assignment as essential functions of the job.