Certified Pharmacy Technician - Part-Time

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Advanced Rx Pharmacy is a physician-owned clinical and compounding pharmacy associated with Advanced Pain Care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate with physicians, patients, insurance companies on a regular basis
• Receive refill requests from patients and obtain authorization for refills from physician’s offices
• Prepare various non-sterile compounds including, but not limited to, suspensions, solutions, creams, ointments, suppositories, capsules, etc.
• Accurately weigh and prepare the ingredients for compound medications according to the designated formula worksheet specifications while following all applicable and appropriate compounding guidelines and quality standards
• Package and label the medications in an appropriate dispensing device
• Ensure the pharmacist on duty has signed off and verified the formulations according to the prescription prior to commencing compound preparation
• Maintain patient’s confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and participate in required training whenever necessary
• Must properly control the release of proprietary and confidential information
• Comply with all record keeping requirements as determined by management
• Prepares third-party insurance claims and prepare TARs
• Order, receive, and stock prescription drugs & supplies
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy throughout the day
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance
• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in high volume pharmacies
• Maintains certifications and continuing educational requirement

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to type 35 words per minute
• Understands and can perform basic pharmaceutical tasks
• Excellent multi-tasking, accuracy, and attention to detail skills
• Prior authorization/insurance experience
• State Pharmacy Technician License in good standing
• Ability to calibrate, utilize, and maintain, delicate pieces of expensive machinery and software to complete appropriate dosage forms in a timely manner
• Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills
• Medisca, Freedom or PCCA compounding training certification desirable
• Current PTCB Certification
• Familiarity with non-sterile compounds preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Environmental Conditions

Medical Office/Pharmacy environment

Physical Conditions

• Must be able to work as scheduled – typically from 8:00 – 5:00
• Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
• Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc.