Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
4 days ago
Pharmacy Technician
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician responsible for processing prescriptions, adjudicating claims, assisting with medication orders, collecting medication histories, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds. This role involves facilitating the delivery of medications to patients and their families, coordinating payments, and communicating issues to pharmacists and the Prior Authorization Team. Excellent communication skills are required for interacting with patients and their families both in-person and via telephone. Additional responsibilities include participation in service line meetings, inventory management, processing co-pay cards, and completing prior authorizations. The ideal candidate will be conscientious and focused on all patient needs related to the discharge medication process.

ResponsibilitiesProcess prescriptions through the pharmacy system, including adjudicating claims to third-party insurance plans.Assist with filling medication orders accurately and in a timely manner.Collect medication histories as part of the medication reconciliation process.Participate in multidisciplinary rounds.Facilitate the delivery of medications to patients and their families in hospital and clinic settings.Coordinate payments and communicate issues to pharmacists and the Prior Authorization Team.Interact with patients and their families via telephone and in-person.Participate in service line meetings as required.Manage inventory and process co-pay cards issued by drug company programs for eligible patients.Complete prior authorizations based on the volume on the assigned unit.Communicate with multiple providers, insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, and other aspects of discharge medication management.Perform all roles of a normal technician, including production, prescription processing, and delivery.Essential SkillsData entryCustomer serviceRetail pharmacy experiencePharmacy technician certification (Cpht)Compounding skillsStrong communication skillsAdditional Skills & QualificationsRetail experienceExperience as a lead techExperience in specialty pharmacyExperience with prior authorizations2+ years of experience in a related fieldWork Environment

This position involves working in a dynamic hospital and clinic setting, interacting with multiple healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients. The work environment requires proficiency in various pharmacy technician roles including production, prescription processing, and medication delivery. The role demands excellent communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families, and healthcare team members.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Philadelphia,PA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 30, 2024.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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