Pharmacy Tech
Company: Evara Health
Location: Pinellas Park
Posted on: May 16, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionEvara Health strives to not only be the
healthcare provider of choice, but also the employer of choice, one
that offers you the opportunity to excel in your career and be a
difference maker in the lives of the patients we serve. From
competitive salaries and paid time off, to retirement plans and
insurance, we make every effort to take care of our employees who
contribute to the success or our company. Some of the many benefits
offered include:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off/Holiday Pay
- HSA/FSA
- Wellness Program
- Tuition Assistance
- Career development/Growth opportunities
- 403-B with Company Contribution Position Location: Johnnie Ruth
Clarke / Pinellas Park / HighpointReports to: Director of Pharmacy
Services Job Summary: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for
performing clinical and technical tasks within the pharmacy
operations. Responsibilities include assisting in all phases of
dispensing prescriptions and maintaining adequate inventory of
medications and supplies under the direct supervision of pharmacist
on duty. Duties may include but are not limited to: Assists in most
aspects of filling prescriptions including reading, interpreting,
and processing:
- Uses the computer and appropriate software in processing
prescriptions; Counts and pours medications, reconstitutes
pediatric solutions and suspensions, selects appropriate containers
and applies labels, performed under proper supervision of the
pharmacist
- Assists in maintaining a complete and up to date patient
profile including name, address, allergy information, insurance
status, and any additional information as needed § Communicates
with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorizations §
Communicates with insurance carriers to obtain payment for
prescription claims, follows up on claims Assists pharmacist in
maintaining workflow:
- Triages telephone calls for pharmacist. Logs phones in and out
properly
- Assists patients who are dropping off or picking up
prescription orders including phone orders
- At point of pick up, verifies that patient received correct
prescription(s)
- Accepts payment transactions
- Assists other pharmacy staff during down time Maintains an
adequate inventory of medications and all additional supplies
required for daily processing. Duties include:
- Maintaining an adequate supply of plastic containers, bottles,
labels bags, etc.
- Ordering medications and supplies (excludes CIIs)
- Ensuring expired medications are removed from shelves monthly
or as often as needed
- Maintaining safety measures for shelf locations of
lookalike/sound alike drugs per policy
- Removing old prescriptions that were not picked up in 2 weeks
from the front, reverses claims, and returns to stock twice monthly
(preferably on the 1st and 15th)
- Assisting with preparing the pharmacy inventory Maintains and
demonstrates knowledge of regulatory laws and practices in
accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations by
performing strict record keeping to include:
- Records refrigerator temperatures as required
- Files and archives prescriptions and logs appropriately
- Answers phone with a greeting that includes name and title
- Assists in maintaining proper audit trail for processed
prescriptions, including daily and monthly reports; generates
additional reports as requested Maintains an awareness of
developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate
to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice:
- Maintains knowledge of loss prevention techniques
- Assists in teaching technician students Maintains Pharmacy
Technician License, per state and federal laws Adheres to corporate
compliance programs, by reporting improper or unethical conduct,
violation of applicable laws, regulations, or program requirements
Maintains good housekeeping practices by ensuring workspaces and
surrounding areas are clean and tidy Education and Experience:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB), preferred
- Completion of a Florida approved pharmacy technician
program
- State of Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration, required
Evara Health is committed to the principle of Equal Employment
Opportunity for all employees, and to providing employees with a
work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability
or protected veteran status or any status protected by the
law.
Keywords: Evara Health, Pinellas Park , Pharmacy Tech, Healthcare , Pinellas Park, Florida
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