Pharmacy Technician I - Retail

Company: Fairview Health Services
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Overview:We at M Health Fairview Riverside Clinic are looking to add a Pharmacy Technician to our team!In this position you will assist the Site Manager/Pharmacist-In-Charge with tasks in the pharmacy. Respond to and resolve insurance questions, process prescriptions, and address issues quickly and accurately. Provide and promote outstanding customer service, assist in preparing and dispensing medications and supplies, enter new and refill prescriptions in the computer system, work with physician offices to acquire refill requests, handle cash register transactions, receive patient prescriptions, unpack/verify stock-to-invoices and help maintain the pharmacy in accurate order.Location: Riverside professional building, located in Minneapolis, MN.Hours: 80 hours bi-weeklySchedule: day/evening shift, weekends as neededThis position is eligible for benefits! To find out more about what excellent benefits we offer at Fairview, including medical, dental insurance, PTO, 401k/403b, click here!'At any time, you may also check your application status online in your Fairview applicant profile at this link.Responsibilities/Job Description:Receive prescriptions from patients and capture appropriate information per department policy. Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies as assigned, including counting, pouring, and labeling prescriptions.Verify insurance and resolve issues in a manner that will serve the customers needs. Address third party prescription questions, which may include prior authorizations, vacation supplies, dose changes, price check and drug utilization review.Process new and refill prescriptions in the computer system quickly and accurately; including entering refill authorization requests and entering and calculating sophisticated prescriptions such as compounds and injectables.Demonstrate extensive knowledge of the computer system. Utilize the reporting system as vital. Process manual prescriptions including EZ-DME, breast pumps and Workers Compensation, in an efficient and accurate manner.Complete special orders to meet customers needs.Respond to internal and external customer questions and concerns in a professional and customer-focused manner.Handle cash register transactions quickly and accurately.Perform administrative duties as assigned by the manager.Duties may include scheduling, maintaining pharmacy software and automation systems, bookkeeping activities, onsite training of staff and acting as a primary resource for problem solving.Perform under the direction of the Pharmacist to assist with identifying and resolving patient specific medication related issues in the patients best interest.Provide training to new and current staff on areas of expertise including computer/software, insurance plans and problems that may occur, customer service, and other processes.Under the direction of the pharmacist, prepare drug therapy for patients in an accurate and timely fashion in accordance with all legal requirements, regulatory agencies, and Fairview Policy.Deliver medications, supplies and equipment to patient care areas and other clinical areas as appropriate.Assist in the maintenance of pharmacy to reflect a clean and well-stocked condition dailyEnsure each product has a POS shelf labelAssist in inventory control functionsRecord invoices in department inventory control/invoice recordsMaintain stock of inventory in assigned areasReceive, unpack, and check incoming stock against invoices and place into inventoryProcess recalls and returns when vitalHelp in the maintenance of pharmacy billing recordsQualifications:Required EducationHigh School Diploma or G.E.D.Required License/Certification/RegistrationActive technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.Preferred EducationGraduate of an approved pharmacy technician program.Preferred ExperienceOne to three years retail and/or pharmacy experience.Preferred License/Certification/RegistrationPTCB CertificationBenefits:* 403(b)* Dental insurance* Employee discount* Flexible schedule* Health insurance* Paid time off* Vision insuranceby Jobble

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