Pharmacy Technician, Retail

JOB SUMMARY: The Retail Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of the Pharmacist to accurately prepare medications for dispensing.

They provide compassionate, superior customer service in a timely manner while understanding the importance of adherence to specialty medications.

The Retail Pharmacy Technician also fills in the prescriptions, adjudicates the claims and balances the cash register.

Effectively manages and facilitates timely resolution with any issues.

Tracks and reconciles incoming drug shipments and ensures account balances are adjusted accordingly.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist pharmacist with filling medications.Helps prepare medications for distribution to other clinics.Helps maintain inventory.Follows all rules and regulations set by the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy.Maintains accurate records of dispensing and invoices.Oversees, execution of replacement drug orders and tracks shipments.Monitors pharmacy dispensing records and discerns qualified patients based on individual criteria.Reviews the prescription to obtain correct dosing information.Verifies that third-party eligibility tools are provided.Initiates drug replacement or assistance orders accurately and timely manner in accordance with the criteria set forth by the assistance programs.Monitors submitted drug orders and verifies shipment is received by CARTI in a timely manner.Reconcile replacement drug shipments received to orders placed.Obtains prior authorization from PBM for patients prescribed medications.Utilizes shipping tools and packing materials to ensure drugs are packaged safely.Verifies invoices for received drugs.Maintains drug replacement inventory.Maintains drug inventory ordered by CARTI.Maintains and updates records.Facilitates resolution of outstanding replacement or reimbursement issues.Analyzes pharmacy billing system to ensure that charges and reimbursements appear accurate.

Demonstrates thorough understanding of pharmacy account denials, by analyzing payments, adjustments, or denials to ensure transactions are posted before the request for replacement or assistanceFollows policies, procedures, and guidelines set forth by CARTI Pharmacy.Provides oversight to the PDP assistance programs and review by the accounting department.

Optimizes patient assistance.Stays current with new drug releases, their purpose, and obtains information on any assistance programs associated with the drugDocuments clear, concise, and complete notes in appropriate systems in a timely manner.Notifies the Director of Pharmacy, pharmacy manager, or pharmacist of any issues immediately.Maintain sample inventory.

Properly dispense samples from inventory to physicians at the physician teams request.Must be willing to train and help with certain duties in the chemo mixing services area as time permits.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and REGISTRATION: High School diploma or GED required.Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy Technician License must be obtai...