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.