Pharmacy Fulfillment Technician

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Must be licensed in the State of Indiana or Nationally Certified.

KnipperHealth is a highly profitable, rapidly growing company that is competitively unique and nimble in service solutions. We offer incredibly competitive pay and benefits that start on your first day of employment.

• Things you can expect within your first 90 days:

• Zero time waiting for benefits

• Welcoming team with a great culture

• Classroom and on-the-job training

• 30/60/90 check-ins with leadership team

• Educational Assistance Opportunities

• Toll allowance for hourly positions

• Interested in starting a career in pharmacy with Knipper Health? Ask us about our company-sponsored Pharmacy Technician programs to become licensed in your state.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Fulfillment Technician is responsible for preparing, filling and distributing prescriptions according to client orders/specifications, maintaining equipment and inventory in the pharmacy and record keeping related to patient and drug information.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in reviewing, processing, preparing, filling, labeling and dispensing of medications, supplies, and the provision of pharmaceutical care.

• Verify information on prescriptions received prior to processing (correct prescriber, name of patient, patient information, medication, dose, quantity, number of refills, lot and expiration date).

• Communicate with Patient Service Center (PSC) representatives as necessary to ensure medication compliance, medication and supply inventory, and overall coordination of care and as applicable.

• Account for delivery receipts for all delivered prescriptions.

• Follow HIPAA and privacy law guidelines, and any other local or federal laws.

• Maintain all records including prescription logs and related files.

• Receives, stores and logs inventory and returns, verifies quantities against invoices, and informs supervisors of stock needs or shortages

• Assist Inventory Specialist with expiration date review of all medications on a scheduled basis and prepare outdated medication for destruction according to procedure.

• Post payments and shipments to ensure accurate payment status and accurate account activity.

• Evaluate all completed prescriptions/authorizations to ensure that the appropriate information has been obtained to allow for compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

• Perform follow up on all outstanding prescriptions/authorizations and communicate discrepancies to pharmacist or PSC technicians.

• Perform problem solving on order delays.

• Perform Quality Assurance checks on automated technology specific to pharmacy equipment and shipping requirements

• Maintain a clean and orderly work site.

The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.

Qualifications

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• One (1) year of pharmacy operations or logistics experience

• State specific Pharmacy Technician License, or commitment to complete the 'technician in training' requirements approved by the state specific Board of Pharmacy, within one year of hire date

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of previous specialty pharmacy technician experience with exposure to fulfillment of prescription orders

• Nationally certified through the PTCB or another approved certifying agency

• Inventory or logistics control experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent problem-solving and organization skills

• Ability to learn from a variety of techniques

• Ability to follow established process flows

• Basic math skills

• Ability to recognize subtle differences in names and numbers

• Ability to work effectively in highly stressful situations, exhibiting flexibility in changing situations

• Knowledge of medical terminology (including sig codes and Roman numerals), brand and generic names of medications, and general pharmacy terminology

• Computer literacy to include operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, presentation software, communication and collaboration tools, and Adobe PDF or comparable

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Location of job activities 100% inside

• Noise and / or vibrations exposure

• Reaching (overhead), handling, and feeling

• Stand, bend, stoop and sit for prolonged periods of time

• Lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.