Pharmacy Technician LTC - Data Tech

Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy in Mendota Heights, MN is part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. As an employee of Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• Looking for a Full-time (40 hours/week) candidate.
• The candidate can expect to work one night per week until 7:00pm, with remaining weekday shifts between 8:00am-5:30pm. They will expect to work every 4th weekend.
• We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.
• This is a closed door pharmacy with no direct patient contact.
• Wage is negotiable and will be discussed during the interview process.

To learn more about Astrup Companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com

Qualifications:

·         Required:             

o   High School graduate or equivalent

o   Registered with the Board of Pharmacy

o   Excellent computer operating skills

o   Basic math skills

Job Description: The Sterling Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician – Data Tech is responsible for receiving and processing prescription drug orders.

Core Competencies and Responsibilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Maintains integrity in the workplace.
• Adhere to Sterling policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations.
• Excellent computer operating skills.
• Displayed proficiency in required software.
• Shows up promptly for all scheduled shifts.
• Displays excellent time management skills by identifying and working on the most important tasks first. Displays a strong work ethic and always works in an efficient manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to understand and resolve customer service and data entry issues independently and as a member of a team.
• Receive new prescriptions physically or electronically from facilities and residents.
• Follow the data entry process from gathering patient information to the prescription being filled.
• Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax from prescriber.
• Answer the telephone in a timely manner (within 3 rings).
• Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins.
• Accurately process prescriptions electronically.
• Collect appropriate information for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME and supplies.
• Communicate with the pharmacy manager on a regular basis.
• Displays willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of our customers and pharmacy. (willingness to adjust/trade or pick-up shifts when the need arises.)
• Order pharmacy stock and supplies from appropriate vendors.
• Willingness to accept new roles and responsibilities within the pharmacy. 

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough understanding of organizational policies and procedures.
• Comply to all Astrup Companies’ policies and procedures.
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask.
• Be focused and disciplined.
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis.
• Display strong customer service skills.
• Innovate – Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization.
• Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making.
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements and Work Demands:

• Requires the ability to work up to 40 hours per week and occasionally more.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours.
• In a typical 8-hour day, the candidate can lift of carry items up to approximately 25 pounds and stand approximately 8-hours.
• In a typical day, the candidate can spend 2-4 hours on the telephone.

Working Environment:

• Normal pharmacy work environment