What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Northern Nevada HOPES?
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Description: The purpose of the pharmacy technician is to assist and support the pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications for Northern Nevada HOPES patients.
Job Summary: The pharmacy technician serves patients by processing, filling, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. They will provide support to patients, the pharmacy team and to the greater multidisciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians ensure that patients receive the support, medications, and resources needed to achieve overall wellness and being.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Why Choose HOPES?
Life insurance options
3 weeks of PTO in your first year
12 paid holidays annually
Paid Parental Leave (after 12 months)
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Click HERE to view a full list of benefits
Here's what our team members have to say about working at HOPES:
"I love coming to work every day knowing we're making a difference in the community!" - Taylor, Human Resources
"My team is the best, we all show up for each other and love working together." - Freddie, MA
Description: The purpose of the pharmacy technician is to assist and support the pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications for Northern Nevada HOPES patients.
Job Summary: The pharmacy technician serves patients by processing, filling, and dispensing medications under the direct supervision of the pharmacist. They will provide support to patients, the pharmacy team and to the greater multidisciplinary team. Pharmacy technicians ensure that patients receive the support, medications, and resources needed to achieve overall wellness and being.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Processing, Filling, and Dispensing Medications oTriage requests and prioritizes them.
- Reads, interprets, and processes provider’s medication orders and ensures all information is accurate and complete. oProcesses patient insurance and interacts with insurance companies to resolve any prescription claim issues.
- Updates patient’s demographics, health, and insurance information in pharmacy software. Updates patient’s financial status to determine sliding scale fee. oRetrieves medications from shelf, counts medications, and labels containers for patient use.
- Ensures that prescriptions are filled from the appropriate inventory based on patient and program qualifications. oIdentifies patients with 2 identifiers when dispensing prescriptions.
- Ensures that each prescription bottle is matched with each prescription label before dispensing to patient. oAccurately and efficiently processes payments and returns.
- Notifies the pharmacist when a new prescription requires counseling and/or when a patient refuses counseling. oInventory Control
- Receives, validates, and stores incoming medications and supplies per manufacturer recommendations. oReconciles credit memos from the wholesaler.
- Assists in conducting an annual physical inventory and cycle counts. oIdentifies shipment errors and/or drug recalls; research backorder and finds alternative generics when available.
- Checks for expiration dates on medications on a regular basis. oMonitors and maintains current drug inventory levels.
- Department Support oProvides customer service by answering phone calls within 3 rings in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Accepts telephone authorizations for refills from prescribers or their authorized agents in accordance with Nevada State Law and Regulations. oCall patients to increase medication adherence and to identify any barriers to medication access by following up on prescriptions that have not been picked up within 7 days.
- Operates bar code scanning equipment to ensure that all pharmacy processes can be identified in pharmacy software. oEnsures sufficient cash in the cash register and maintains correct cash balances throughout the business day.
- Maintains a positive, courteous, helpful attitude to customers and coworkers. oPrepares the daily cash deposit and credit card transaction summaries.
- Pharmacy Compliance oComplies with rules, regulations, and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy.
- Adheres to all local and national guidelines and regulations, such as HIPAA, DEA, and HRSA. oMaintains records by recording and filing prescription hard copies.
- Provides services to Ryan White Part B (RWPB) eligible clients and assists the Pharmacy Director and Pharmacists with daily tasks. oPerforms targeted counseling for Ryan White Part B (RWPB) eligible clients to ensure readiness and adherence to HIV treatment, identify and diminish barriers to access to medication, and determine linkages to care.
- Reviews prescriptions to determine if it is available for mailout before prepping it by checking on insurance eligibility and previous post cards on file. oActs as a liaison between RNs/MAs and patients for accessing medications.
- Acts as the liaison between the state and clients to trouble shoot copay related issue, especially ADAP.
- Completes 340B University to ensure 340B compliance.
- Pharmacy Technician license in good standing in the State of Nevada required.
- Superior knowledge of Pharmacy Insurance Billing required.
- Proven ability to maintain professional conduct required.
- Able to multitask, detailed oriented, and flexible work schedule as assigned required.
- Able to work autonomously as well as collaboratively with all team members required.
- 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred.
- Able to work a Monday thru Friday schedule preferred.
Why Choose HOPES?
- PurposeDriven Work
- PeopleFirst Culture
- Career Growth & Development
- Exceptional Benefits
Life insurance options
3 weeks of PTO in your first year
12 paid holidays annually
Paid Parental Leave (after 12 months)
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Click HERE to view a full list of benefits
Here's what our team members have to say about working at HOPES:
"I love coming to work every day knowing we're making a difference in the community!" - Taylor, Human Resources
"My team is the best, we all show up for each other and love working together." - Freddie, MA
Salary : $22 - $27