What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN position at Georgia Urology PA?
Description
Job Purpose: Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Technician will work with physicians and management to provide optimal care and customer service to our patients.
JOB FUNCTIONS:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Under the direct supervision of the registered physician, procures, prepares, packages, distributes and disposes medication to assist the organization in providing quality pharmaceutical care for all patients.
- Responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to all the Georgia Urology offices with efficiency and accuracy by servicing all patients and staff needs.
- Notifying providers and clinicians of any drug recalls and assist with questions regarding formulary and non-formulary items and which pharmacy their patients can get their prescribed medications from.
- Works closely with the Advanced Prostate Cancer Team by providing proper documentation on the patient’s medication compliance, medication side effects, and medication reconciliation.
- Maintains pharmacy inventory by keeping up with par levels, anticipating needs by placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
- Conducts regular quality assurance inspections for proper dispensing practices, including examining product integrity and checking expiration dates.
- Maintains competency and follows departmental, OSHA, USP, DEA and EPA guidelines to safely handle, prepare, distribute, and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous products.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintains accurate records and patient profiles including charging and crediting
- Processing insurance claims and working closely with the financial specialist to secure GRANTS or copay assistance to patients with prescription balances.
- Understands and implements appropriate time management and prioritizing of tasks to ensure safe practices by delivering medication to patients and staff in a timely manner.
- May serve as a resource for less experienced staff, providing technical information and guidance in pharmacy techniques and policies to ensure the delivery of efficient quality service.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma, or equivalent required.
- Successful completion of an ASHP accredited technician training program or enrollment in a professional-related school preferred
- Current CPhT certification through PTCB or NHA and active Georgia pharmacy technician license, or current enrollment in an accredited school of pharmacy with a current Georgia pharmacy intern license.
- Must maintain certification and license through entire length of employment
- Previous experience in a retail pharmacy, for a minimum of 2 years.
- Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician for a minimum of 5 years.
- Oncology experience preferred
- Working knowledge of MS Office and medical software applications.
- A valid State of Georgia Driver’s License and reliable transportation is required.
Skills & Abilities:
- Prescription order entry experience required
- Strong calculations background and knowledgeable of conversion charts
- Integrity, dependability, and a Team Player
- Proper telephone etiquette, and excellent customer service skills
- Critical thinking skills a must
- Attention to detail and sound judgement
- Insurance billing and claims processing preferred
- Self-motivated, task oriented, and good with time management
- Proven track record of professional and ethical behavior and a commitment to high performance
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Demands: Carrying of objects up to 20 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, close eye work (computers, typing, reading and writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and tasks.
Work Environment: Must be flexible and available to work at different locations.