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Specialty Pharmacy Technician-Must be Licensed in FloridaJob Description

Performs the basic duties of a pharmacy technician in all designated sites. Including and not limited to, prescription data entry, as well as communicate and coordinate with all parties necessary to insure timely shipping and delivery of prescription orders. Pulls and labels medication for pharmacist verification. Packs medications appropriately and affixes a shipping label after the order has been verified by a pharmacist. Performs all basic duties of a pharmacy technician allowable by legal licensure and registration.

Responsibilities

Receives and processes data entry of new and refill prescriptions in the pharmacy computer system.Verifies prescription elements are present on all prescriptions.Monitors the pharmacy software system queue, and contacts physicians to renew prescriptions proactively.Monitors the authorizations queue and notifies physicians when authorizations have expired, enabling the physicians to request authorizations from the patient`s insurance carrier.Coordinates information about outreach for new prescriptions with appropriate staff and departments who receive the faxes.Utilizes both fax and phone notification to contact physician`s office for the above activities.Creates initial drug order in system to start the process flow to be continued by data entry technicians.Under the supervision of a pharmacist, picks and affixes labels to packages of prepackaged and unit dose drugs in accordance with the dispensing order. Prepares and affixes shipping labels to the individual patient shipping containers.Assigns any non-prescription faxes to appropriate user and notify user of the fax through cloud system.Answers external phone calls pertinent to department assignment.Assembles and packages medications, supplies and equipment in appropriate shipping containers.Assists with maintaining accurate inventory through pulling expirations.Attends designated department meetings as scheduled.Communicates and coordinates internally with customer service, billing, pharmacy, and shipping departments to move patient orders through the system and meet the promised delivery date.Communicates by phone and fax as necessary with patient, physician office, and insurance to make sure pharmacy has most updated prescription and prior authorization information on file.Creates pre-packages supply items.Maintains necessary licensure needed for pharmacy technicians.Maintains the pharmacy department according to state and federal regulations.Picks supplies and equipment for patient orders as indicated on the delivery ticket.Prepares and print delivery tickets including prescription and supply items as necessary and collates and triages delivery tickets according to excursion data.Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, dosage form and routes of administration.

Education & Experience

GEDHigh SchoolCPT/ExCPT/LPT/PTCB/RPT, Pharmacy Technician, State Requirements - PharmacyLess than 2 years Pharmacy

Must be eligible to work in the United States without the need for work visa or residency sponsorship.

Additional Qualifications

Must have pharmacy intern license as required by applicable state laws OR:Must have an active pharmacy technician licensure or registration in accordance with state requirements.If state does not require an exam for licensure/registration, must possess both active pharmacy technician licensure or registration in accordance with state requirements AND an active national certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT).In states that do not require licensure or registration, must have an active national certification (e.g., PTCB or ExCPT).Specialty or retail pharmacy industry experience, previous reimbursement experience, and/or working in a health plan/health care setting.Proficiency in Pharmacy computerized systems and software applications, as well as MS Office Product Suite.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to identify and trouble-shoot problematic issues.Pharmacy technician experience in prescription entry, picking, labeling and preparing medication orders for pharmacist verification.

Preferred Qualifications​

Must have a pharmacy license as required by applicable state laws OR have an active pharmacy technician licensure or registration in accordance with state requirements in the state Florida.Must be able to work a schedule that varies between the hours of 8:00 am-7:00 pm EST.

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Must be able to "move or traverse"Must be able to constantly operate a computer and/or other office productivity equipmentMust be able to hear and constantly communicate information and ideas. Must be able to exchange accurate informationOccasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Every employee must understand, comply with and attest to the security responsibilities and security controls unique to their job, and comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements and internal policies and procedures.

 

Potential pay for this position ranges from $17.85 - $25.48 based on experience and skills.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We encourage diverse candidates to apply, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, or any other basis protected by law. 

We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives including qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records and any qualified applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law.

Prime Therapeutics LLC is a Tobacco-Free Workplace employer.

Positions will be posted for a minimum of five consecutive workdays.