PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
POSITION SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Technician provides clerical support to the Pharmacy and Finance teams, reviews pharmacy invoices for accuracy, reconciling errors; enters required medication information into Excel spreadsheets; imports medication information into Suncoast from various sources for billing; resolves billing error reports; and maintains effective working relationships with patient care, pharmacy, finance staff, and with other internal and external customers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Registration or eligibility (High School diploma or GED or equivalent) with equivalent knowledge and skills.
Experience:
Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (including formulas and import/export features), basic computer skills and excellent data entry skills. Minimum of two years' experience of intensive work with Excel spreadsheets; minimum of one (1) year Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
Additional Requirements:
Occasional overtime may be required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Utilizes lists of Over The Counter (OTC) and hospice facility stocked drugs to accurately update and maintain the Chargemaster.
Generates required reports in Suncoast to complete work tasks.
Accurately counts all medications dispensed for each Arkansas Hospice inpatient facility patient monthly, entering this information into the CR8358 Excel Report.
Reports identified Medication Administration Record (MAR) errors to pharmacist for reconciliation.
Imports all CR8358 Excel Reports into Suncoast (AH inpatient facilities, home based, outside facilities, IV information, including any subsequent billings received, etc).
Works error reports following any import into the electronic medical record and works with the preferred drug manager to reconcile as necessary. The credits will need to be coordinated with Finance staff to correct prior to import.
Receives invoices from non-Arkansas Hospice GIP facility pharmacies and compares to patient hospice-covered medication profiles, reconciling discrepancies and providing to coder.
Identifies and obtains missing invoices and information on invoices from non-Arkansas Hospice GIP facilities, reconciles discrepancies, and forwards to A/P clerk for processing.
Enter detailed medication information for non-Arkansas Hospice GIP facilities into a spreadsheet to be imported into Suncoast.
Collect invoices from the IV Companies and compare to patient hospice-covered medication profiles, reconciling discrepancies and providing spreadsheet to coder, and then to Pharmacy Manager for approval prior to importing into Suncoast. After the invoices are approved, forward to the A/P Clerk for processing.
Coordinates with Finance to release billing when pharmacy issues are reconciled.
Maintains strict confidentiality at all times.
Utilizes and models excellent customer service skills at all times; seeks opportunities to assist patients, families and co-workers; demonstrates teamwork and cooperation.
Accepts direction and follows instructions from supervisor; seeks additional information as needed; works with minimal supervision.
Adheres to all organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Continually meets organizational standards for attendance and punctuality; notifies supervisor in a timely manner when employee will be absent or late for work.
Attends all required meetings and inservices; seeks opportunities for additional professional development activities as appropriate.
COMPETENCIES, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.
Knowledge of medication names, classes, measurements, dosages and routes of administration.
Ability to count medications accurately using different measures as appropriate to different drugs and administration routes (e.g. milligrams, milliliters, etc.).
Knowledge of computer software applications with skill in Excel.
Excellent data entry skills (i.e. fast and accurate).
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and other customers.
Ability to follow basic safety policies and procedures.
Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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