Pharmacy Technician - Community
Company: SSM Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: October 12, 2024
Job Description:
It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health Dean
Medical Group 1821 S Stoughton RdWorker Type:RegularJob
Highlights:This is a full-time position working Mon-Fri from
8:30am-5p and 9am-5:30pm. Rotating weekends (8:30am-5pm) Sat/Sun
every 6-8 weeks.Job Summary:Under the supervision of a pharmacist,
is responsible for providing support to pharmacists including, but
not limited to review of prescription orders, locating medication,
preparation, counting, labeling, packing, delivery of medications
to customers and reconciliation of claims in compliance with all
state and federal regulations.Job Responsibilities and
Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES -
- Fills prescriptions by retrieving the correct medication from
inventory matching the National Drug Code (NDC), manufacturer, drug
name strength, form, and quantity. Assist in dispensing
prescriptions by pouring liquids, mixing suspensions and counting
prefabricated dosage units. Packages finished prescriptions after
being checked by a pharmacist and place into the will call, mail
out or delivery areas. -
- Assists the pharmacist with entering prescription information
into the electronic record and submits claims to insurance
companies for payment. Resolves third party rejections and reduces
audit risks by ensuring all information is entered properly and
completely. -
- Maintains electronic records related to patient profile,
insurance and new, transferred or discontinued prescriptions.
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- Bills insurance and/or customers for prescriptions and
merchandise and resolves questions and/or insurance rejections
through proper channels. Maintain knowledge of Medication Therapy
Management (MTM) programs from different insurers to identify and
flag qualifying patients. -
- Maintains patient charges, payroll deductions and monthly
billing per local policy. Operates the cash register or point of
sale (POS) system and performs end of day balance per established
procedures. -
- Follows all procedures for documenting and dispensing
controlled substances. Handles controlled substances in a manner
that ensures accountability and security. -
- Assures medications are available for patients by assisting in
inventory control including: ordering, checking in orders, stocking
shelves, updating the computerized inventory system, rotating
stock, processing recalls and conducting routine inspections of all
areas where drugs are stored in the pharmacy for outdated and
unusable medications and quarantining them in a separate area from
usable stock. -
- Assist in maintaining pharmacy records per regulatory
standards. Which may include: filing prescriptions, invoices,
signature & temperature logs, etc. -
- Provide customer service through: greeting and acknowledging
every customer, is knowledgeable of merchandise and assists
customers within the pharmacy. Informs patients when delays are
encountered with filling their prescription. Performs all duties of
a pharmacy clerk. -
- Provide excellent customer service to patients, other staff and
ancillary departments and maintains high standards of
confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act (HIPAA). -
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned. -EDUCATION -
- High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work
experienceEXPERIENCE -
- No experience required -PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing
0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive
foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near
(20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and
distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through
oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning
machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and
gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects
weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR
CERTIFICATIONS - -State of Work Location: Illinois -
- - - -Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of
Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) -
- - - -And -
- - - - - - -Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy
Technician Certification Board (PTCB) -
- - - - - - -Or -
- - - - - - -Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) -
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) - -State of Work Location:
Missouri -
- - - -Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional
Registration -
- - - -Or -
- - - - - - -MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process
Complete AT TIME OF HIRE -- Missouri Division of Professional
Registration -
- - - - - - -And -
- - - - - - -FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6
months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration - -State of
Work Location: Oklahoma -
- - - -Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy - -State of
Work Location: Wisconsin -
- - - -Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of
Safety and Professional Services -
- - - -Or -
- - - - - - -WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME
OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
-
- - - - - - -And -
- - - - - - -FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6
Months - Wisconsin Department of - - -Safety -and Professional
ServicesWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job
Type:EmployeeDepartment:7981000032 East RxScheduled Weekly
Hours:40SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health
does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic
protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more. Benefits SSM
Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive
benefits package to fit their needs. -
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of
paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children
(pro-rated based on FTE). - Flexible Payment Options: -our
voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly
team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay -(fees
may apply) -before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: -we provide
upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team
members. -
Keywords: SSM Health, Sheboygan , Pharmacy Technician - Community, Healthcare , Madison, Wisconsin
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