Pharmacy Technician I
$47,840–$54,080 year
On-siteRonkonkoma, New York, United States
Job Summary
Receive and process patient orders in pharmacy information systems, triage needs to assess priority, and notify a pharmacist as appropriate. Maintain current patient demographics, medication profiles, and shipping instructions while generating records for medication distribution and dispensing. Accurately fulfill medication, supplies, and durable medical equipment needs for patient orders and stage items for pharmacist verification. Answer telephones utilizing appropriate etiquette when speaking with internal and external customers while adhering to all company policies and federal/state regulations.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Proficient with pharmacy terminology, abbreviations and calculations
- Knowledge of general pharmacy dispensing requirements and federal/state regulations and laws
- Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality to the level of required HIPAA standards
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as pharmacy technician, preferably in a home healthcare, infusion, or specialty pharmacy
- Intermediate level of understanding and use of computers applications that include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and internet technologies
- Ability to operate office equipment which includes: computer, scanner, printer, copier, and phones
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in an organized, detail-oriented manner with appropriate follow up as required
- Proactive approach to managing workload, able to multi-task and handle frequent interruptions
- Ability to prioritize work and make decisions independently and effectively, often quickly in response to dynamic patients needs, except where required or restricted by law
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact professionally and successfully with patients, teammates, and management
- Ability to work as part of a team, including on-site and remote teammates
- Display excellent judgment on a consistent basis with sound decision-making abilities
- Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) and must meet ongoing requirements to maintain certification
- Full, current, and unrestricted pharmacy technician registration in the required States
- Must have the ability to view a computer screen for long periods
- Must have the ability to sit for extended periods
- Must have the ability to lift and maneuver items of at least 50 lbs
- Must have the ability to work the hours and days required to complete the essential functions of the position, as scheduled
- Must be able to pay close attention to detail
- Must be able to work as a member of a team to ensure excellent customer service
- Must be able to interact effectively with co-workers and customers
- Must be able to exercise self-control and diplomacy in customer and employee relations' situations
- Must be able to exercise discretion as well as appropriate judgments when necessary
- Must be proactive in finding solutions
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of infusion related medication, supplies, and DME
- Working knowledge of Joint Commission and URAC requirements and standards
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