Outpatient Pharmacy Technician
Company: Mid Michigan Health
Location: Midland
Posted on: October 31, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
The Retail Pharmacy Technician is an entry level position.
Following a training period of approximately 3?4 weeks, the
Technician should be able to decipher and enter orders on the
computer, charge, fill orders, answer phones and doors, file, and
stock the department. Delivery of emergency room prescriptions to
patients as part of the meds to beds programs. Requires
professional judgment and problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
(35%)* Fills and prepares prescriptions for final verification by
pharmacist. Gathers insurance information and works with doctor's
offices, nurses, and case workers to coordinate medication
needs.
(35%)* Enters prescriptions into the computer in an accurate and
timely manner from in person, fax, electronic, and telephone
sources.
(30%)* Pull medications, order medications, and restock the
department. This will require conducting frequent and accurate
inventory counts and making purchasing decisions on medications
based upon par levels and anticipate future needs. Purchase
medications utilizing the appropriate software programs and
methods. Ensure that all supplies (labels, bottles, etc.) are
adequately stocked to meet patient discharge needs.
Certifications and Licensures
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reconciles purchase orders with accounting software to accurately
track department cost.
Packages and prepares prescriptions for shipping to consumer.
Assists retail consumers at outpatient window with drop off/pick up
functions including non cash purchases via cash register.
Files orders and answers phone.
Qualified to receive prescriptions by phone directly from
physicians or nurses.
Create labels using the computer in an accurate and timely
manner.
Order supplies using appropriate system (Infor/Lawson, Staples
etc.)
Answer questions from nursing, case management, a physicians
regarding co payment & prescription costs for patients.
Processes prior authorizations in a timely manner.
Work with case management to assist patients without prescription
insurance coverage. This includes running discharge prescriptions
for the cash price, using A/R accounts, etc.
Receive drug deliveries from wholesaler.
Conduct accurate inventory counts and document all controlled
substance dispenses in the controlled substance log books.
Remove and return recalled drugs from physical inventory when
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Keywords: Mid Michigan Health, East Lansing , Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, Healthcare , Midland, Michigan
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