Pharmacy Technician
Job Description
Seth Klein with A-Line Staffing is now hiring a Pharmacy Technician in San Antonio, TX. The Pharmacy Technician would be working in a Long Term Care setting and has career growth potential. This would be full time / 40+ hours per week.
Compensation
- The pay for this position is $17.00-$18.00/hr
- Benefits are available to full-time employees after 90 days of employment and include health, optical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance
- A 401(k) with a company match is available for full-time employees with 1 year of service on our eligibility dates
Highlights
- This position is a Contract to Hire position
- The required availability for this position is Monday through Friday 1:30pm to 10:30pm with a few hours on Saturdays and Sundays on a rotating schedule.
Responsibilities for Pharmacy Technician:
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting with the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state and federal regulations. The incumbent is responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. Duties and responsibilities include assisting and coaching pharmacy technicians in the operation of the pharmacy systems and ensures compliance to the company’s policies and procedures. Employees model and deliver the highest level of quality healthcare while working directly with patients and their families, doctors, and other medical personnel. Supervision is received from the Pharmacist who reviews work for attainment of desired objectives and conformity with departmental policies and procedures through conferences, personal inspections, and review of report. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reviews and complies with the Pharmacy Technician Code of Conduct.
- Helps healthcare providers and patients by greeting them in person or by phone; answering questions and request; referring inquiries to the Pharmacist that require their attention.
- Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level: anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
- Maintains knowledge of asset protection techniques, creates claims for order errors and damaged goods.
- Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Performs duties assigned by the Pharmacist such as utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct and checking for interactions.
- Reports, immediately, prescription error to the Pharmacist and adheres to company policies and procedures in regard to pharmacy errors and quality improvement.
- Follows all applicable government regulations including HIPAA, Medicare, and Co-pay requirements.
- Engages patients by offering assistance, resolving issues, and answering questions to ensure a positive patient experience.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects, and manages cash as required.
- Directs and assists team members as needed to maintain workflow and meet/ complete deadlines as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacist on duty.
- Processes claims for third party reimbursement efficiently and correctly to third-party insurance providers to obtain payment.
- Earns and maintains certification and licensure as required per state regulations. Attends training and completes as requested by the Pharmacy Manager and acquires continuing education credits.
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy.
- Performs other duties as assigned and modified at manager’s discretion.
:Requirements for Pharmacy Technician
- High school graduate or equivalent
- 1-3 years of experience in a Data Intake Pharmacy
- Louisiana Pharmacy Technician License
- National Certification (PTCB) (preferred)
Please contact Seth Klein at Sklein@alinestaffing.com for immediate consideration
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