Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Essential Job Functions
Duties: Answer phones and greet patients. Assist the pharmacist on duty in processing prescriptions. Enter patient demographic and billing information in pharmacy information system. Enter prescription information into the pharmacy information system. Print prescription labels and information. Selects correct medication from inventory for prescription order fulfillment. Prepare prescription orders for verification by the pharmacist. Package verified prescriptions for delivery to the patient. Process patient payment via the pharmacy point of sale system. Assist patients in obtaining expense and expenditure reports. Responsible for addressing patient third party prescription insurance coverage issues. Verifies coverage status. Submits prior authorization requests. Communicates with providers regarding formulary compliance issues. Responsible for prescription renewal request submission and follow-up with providers. Responsible for management of prescription will call bin. Maintain competency in utilization of remote dispensing technology. Deliver medications to SHS Clinic and remote dispensing locations as required. Responsible for implementation of inventory control processes for medications and supplies. Receive and put away medication and supply orders from distributors. Utilize assistive technology for job duty completion. Perform routine cleaning and straightening of work area. Responsible for performing outdated and recalled medication surveillance and processing. Maintain mandated logs. Filing of prescription and inventory documentation. Performs data collection for 340b auditing. Assists in training of new staff as required. Attends mandated staff meetings.
Attendance and Employee Expectations
Employee must maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with Shawnee Health Service policies and procedures. Employee must report to work and be on time for each scheduled shift unless scheduled absent or on approved leave in accordance with federal and/or state law. Regular employee attendance is essential to the efficient operation of Shawnee Health Service and is an essential component of employees job duties.
Process Improvement
Employee will promote a culture of continuous improvement by actively participating in team-based improvement events that will support SHS process improvement goals and initiatives.
Compliance with Policies and Procedures
Employee will maintain compliance with Shawnee Health Service policies and procedures and ongoing education requirements. Employee will maintain compliance with program-specific standards and regulations.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Requirements
Employee will comply with all standard operation procedures of Shawnee Health Service regarding employee health and safety, including but not limited to:
Physical Requirements
Position requires:
Working Conditions
Climate-controlled medical office environment
Licenses and Certifications
Additional Job Duties and Responsibilities
Additional job duties as assigned
Remote Work Policy
Employees job duties cannot be performed remotely and are required to be performed at SHS facilities. No hybrid/remote work arrangements will be considered in accordance with the Telework Policy.
Education and Experience Requirements
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employee must pass all pre-employment requirements as delineated below. Employees failure to pass all pre-employment requirements as determined by Shawnee Health Service shall result in employees immediate termination or, if not yet hired, withdrawal of the job offer.