Pharmacy Technician

Employees at Damar aren’t just part of a workforce - they’re part of a mission-driven team making a real difference in people’s lives.

Since 1967, Damar has been recognized as one of Indiana’s largest not-for-profit organizations and a leading provider of behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) services. We serve more than 1,500 individuals each day through a broad range of programs, including:

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) clinics
• Residential and group home services for children and adults
• Intensive behavioral interventions and diagnostic services
• Community-based support for child welfare and juvenile justice-involved families
• Primary and outpatient behavioral healthcare

Driven by our belief that quality care should be accessible to all, Damar launched Damar Health Services to bring innovative, effective healthcare to underserved communities.

We foster a united, purpose-driven culture where employees feel valued, supported, and motivated to give their best. It’s no surprise Damar has been named a Top Workplace for several years!

Ready to make a real impact? Join us in delivering compassionate, high-quality healthcare to individuals and families in our community. Damar Pharmacy Services, LLC has a great opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to be part of a multi-disciplinary team, in an integrated care setting that offers complete patient care, and the opportunity to collaborate with psychiatrists, clinicians, physicians, nursing staff, and community health workers.

Where would I be working? The Pharmacy Technician will work at our pharmacy inside our Health Services clinic, located at 5715 Decatur Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46241

What would I be doing? You will assist our pharmacist in filling prescriptions, billing prescriptions to third parties, collecting payments from patients, and maintaining drug inventory.

Here are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy at Damar

• Eligible for the Damar Advantage including discounts at Damar Health Services and Damar Pharmacy
• Comprehensive training in verbal intervention and physical management techniques
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Up to $3,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
• Save for your retirement with our 401(k) Plan Participation
• Take care of loved ones through our Damar provided Life Insurance and additional voluntary options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance options
• Paid Holidays to spend time with loved ones
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for rest and renewal

Remarkable ways you will be making a difference

• Treats patients, staff and visitors with courtesy, sensitivity and respect
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Adheres to Damar’s Quality Policy and participates actively in Quality Improvement Process activities
• Follows Safety and OSHA requirements
• Participates in cross training activities
• Enhances professional growth and development by attending in-service meetings and continuing education programs
• Participates in site meetings to address patient care and operational requirements, including one- on-one communication
• Prescriptions - (Data entry) Enters patient information including insurance coverage and prescriptions in the pharmacy software
• Submits insurance claims and follows up on rejection
• Types labels neatly and without error
• Counts and measures medications correctly
• Completes cash and insurance transactions accurately
• Cleans and maintains supplies in pharmacy
• Receives vendor orders; brings orders to pharmacy; signs invoices documenting receipt, checks incoming drugs and stock drugs for current dating
• Completes inventories in an accurate and timely manner
• Initiates and corresponds with 3rd party insurers regarding qualifying information and follows up with possible inclusion and set up for all pharmacy sites
• Corresponds with 3rd party insurers regarding drug rejections, reversals, additions and inquiries regarding reimbursements
• Assists with pharmacy compliance to applicable statutory requirements (DEA, Board of Pharmacy) and compliance to accreditation standards (AAAHC)
• Initiates contact with providers to obtain corrections or clarification of prescription
• Maintains accurate accounting for drugs obtained and dispensed through patient assistance or other patient friendly programs. Submits reversals as appropriate
• Maintains accurate routing of expired drugs to reverse distributor and follows up with proof of disposition and any appropriate credits
• Maintains accurate record of drugs returned to wholesaler and follows up with proof of credit
• Mentors new pharmacy technicians to include all processes used at Damar
• Assists with record-keeping requirements

What you need to be considered

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One year of retail experience preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish is helpful
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Indiana Board of Pharmacy required
• Certified as a Pharmacy Technician by PTCB or NHA preferred
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Minimum age of 18 per licensure requirements
• Valid Indiana driver’s license and driving record that meets eligibility requirements of Damar’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving)
• Be clear of any felony convictions, substantiated charges of neglect or other disqualifying criminal convictions
• Successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical
• Favorably meet and maintain Damar’s background screening

Essential Job Functions

The essential functions of this position require the physical ability and mobility needed to perform the job. This includes the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; lift, carry, push, and/or pull up to 50 lbs.; operate office equipment, including a computer keyboard; travel to other locations using private or commercial transportation; and communicate effectively to exchange information.

The position also requires the ability to recognize and respond appropriately to client behaviors, staff instructions, safety concerns, and emergencies in an environment where individuals may display aggressive, self-injurious, sexually maladaptive, elopement, or other unpredictable behaviors.

Regular and acceptable attendance, excluding approved absences and periods of leave, is also an essential function of the position.

Each essential function must be performed satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Damar is committed to providing an accessible and inclusive experience for all applicants. If you need a reasonable accommodation to access our job opportunities, complete an application, or participate in any part of the recruiting process, please contact Damar Human Resources at DamarHumanResources@damar.org. Requesting a reasonable accommodation will not adversely affect your consideration for employment.

Damar Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Damar makes equal employment opportunities available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, including hearing- or vision-related disabilities, citizenship status, military or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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