What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician position at Riverview Health?
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician works under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist and is responsible for maintaining accurate patient profiles, identifying discrepancies for pharmacist review, and supporting compliance with pharmacy policies, HIPAA requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.
Job Responsibilities
- Accurately document and create patient profiles including required demographic information and insurance information.
- Collect information regarding prescription and nonprescription medications.
- Document medication history accurately and promptly in the patient’s health record.
- Identify incomplete, conflicting, or unclear medication information and refer discrepancies to the pharmacist.
- Obtain information regarding known drug allergies and adverse reactions in the patient’s health record.
- Assist with determining medication coverage and affordability.
- Communicate billing or coverage issues to the pharmacist or designated outpatient pharmacy staff.
- Notify the pharmacist when the participant's intake process is complete.
- Protect participant privacy and maintain confidentiality of all protected health information.
- Facilitate delivery of medications from outpatient pharmacy.
- Maintain accurate logs pertaining to cleaning, refrigerator temperatures, etc. related to USP 795, USP 800, and other pertinent regulations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent with Indiana Pharmacy Technician license and National Accredited Certification.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: Two (2) years of Pharmacy Technician experience.
License/Certification Requirements
- Minimum: Indiana Pharmacy Technician license and National Accredited Certification