Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, USA
43 days ago
Pharmacy Technician Community

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WI-Agnesian Clinic Main Street

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Sign-on Bonus Eligible – $2,000 (Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates.  Internal candidates – check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you)Department: PharmacySchedule: Full Time, Variable Shift, Day/Evening shift hours earliest start time would be 7:30am-latest end time would be 8pm - Mon-Fri with every 8th weekendStarting Pay: 20.08 (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)Shift Differentials: Evenings-1.50, Nights-2.25, Weekends 2.15Location: Agnesian Healthcare, Wisconsin

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, is responsible for providing support to pharmacists including, but not limited to review of prescription orders, locating medication, preparation, counting, labeling, packing, delivery of medications to customers and reconciliation of claims in compliance with all state and federal regulations.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES 

Fills prescriptions by retrieving the correct medication from inventory matching the National Drug Code (NDC), manufacturer, drug name strength, form, and quantity. Assist in dispensing prescriptions by pouring liquids, mixing suspensions and counting prefabricated dosage units. Packages finished prescriptions after being checked by a pharmacist and place into the will call, mail out or delivery areas. Assists the pharmacist with entering prescription information into the electronic record and submits claims to insurance companies for payment. Resolves third party rejections and reduces audit risks by ensuring all information is entered properly and completely. Maintains electronic records related to patient profile, insurance and new, transferred or discontinued prescriptions. Bills insurance and/or customers for prescriptions and merchandise and resolves questions and/or insurance rejections through proper channels. Maintain knowledge of Medication Therapy Management (MTM) programs from different insurers to identify and flag qualifying patients. Maintains patient charges, payroll deductions and monthly billing per local policy. Operates the cash register or point of sale (POS) system and performs end of day balance per established procedures. Follows all procedures for documenting and dispensing controlled substances. Handles controlled substances in a manner that ensures accountability and security. Assures medications are available for patients by assisting in inventory control including: ordering, checking in orders, stocking shelves, updating the computerized inventory system, rotating stock, processing recalls and conducting routine inspections of all areas where drugs are stored in the pharmacy for outdated and unusable medications and quarantining them in a separate area from usable stock. Assist in maintaining pharmacy records per regulatory standards. Which may include: filing prescriptions, invoices, signature & temperature logs, etc. Provide customer service through: greeting and acknowledging every customer, is knowledgeable of merchandise and assists customers within the pharmacy. Informs patients when delays are encountered with filling their prescription. Performs all duties of a pharmacy clerk. Provide excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION 

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

EXPERIENCE 

No experience required 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
 
State of Work Location: Illinois

    Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)    And        FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)        Or        IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)    And        Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)        Or        Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

 
State of Work Location: Missouri

    Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration    Or        MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE             -             Missouri Division of Professional Registration        And        FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of                 Professional Registration

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma

    Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin

    Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services     Or        WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department             of             Safety and Professional Services        And        FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of             Safety             and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

7976000034 AHE PLUS

Scheduled Weekly Hours:32

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