Pharmacy Desk Technician

Under the direct supervision of a Clinical Pharmacist and consistent with California state pharmacy regulations to provide non-discretionary tasks, the Pharmacy Desk Technician prepares pharmacy orders for filling, maintains work areas, follows up on narcotic scripts, and enters medication profiles in a timely manner., 1. Refills:

• Placing calls to the patient to coordinate a timely and accurate delivery of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Request lab results from doctors, laboratories, and home health agencies.

1. Perform data entry: * Perform data entry of patient medication profiles and patient chart audits * Discharge patients from CareTend at the end of therapy

2. Pharmacy Liaison: * Act as liaison for the Pharmacy department * Communicate with doctors, nurses, and hospitals regarding patient care * Perform triplicate requests and being able to follow up in a timely matter * Being able to communicate well with the pharmacy staff and supervisor * Coordinate triplicate requests and their documentation as appropriate including exemption forms for all narcotic patients

3. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.

4. Participate in the pharmacy’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.

5. Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.

6. Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.

7. Pursuing continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.

8. Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.

9. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

10. Comply with and adhere to the standards of this role as required by ACHC, Board of Pharmacy, Board of Nursing, Home Health Guidelines (Title 22), Medicare, Infusion Nurses Society, NHIA and other regulatory agencies, as applicable.

The following functions require the professional judgment of a pharmacist and may not be performed by a pharmacy desk technician:

• Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.
• Certification of filled prescriptions.
• Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification by a pharmacist.
• Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without verification by a pharmacist.
• Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by pharmacist.

1. Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.

2. Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.

3. Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.

4. Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.

5. Ability to use good judgment and work with minimal direction.

6. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to express technical issues in “layman” terms.

Position Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED required.

2. Pharmacy Technician License in California preferred.

3. Possess and exercise advanced level of accuracy.

4. Minimum of 6 months’ retail pharmacy experience.

5. Home Infusion experience preferred.

6. Basic knowledge of insurance, authorization, and billing., * Pharmacy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Pharmacy Technician License (Preferred)

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance, * Competitive Pay
• 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%
• Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Referral Incentives
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee Discounts
• Fun Company Events, * 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired hourly pay rate?
• Will you be able to commit to the work schedule of Monday to Friday 9am to 5:30pm?

Come Join the Premier Infusion & Healthcare Family! At Premier we offer employees stability and opportunities for advancement. Our commitment to our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Excellence in People applies to our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. This is a rewarding place to work!

Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion and Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.