Dispensing Pharmacy Technician

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will provide integrated support to patients and pharmacists by providing a 'hands-on" approach to total quality patient care through the delivery of a full continuum of medication adherence support. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter who is looking for an exciting career path with a fast-growing company in the specialty pharmacy management services. Candidates MUST be nationally certified and registered as a technician with the State of employment. We are seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with extensive experience.

Job Duties

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• Interpret and enter prescription information accurately.
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• Clarify prescription orders with the pharmacist and/or clinicians as needed.
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• Label, fill, and prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification.
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• Perform pharmaceutical calculations and identify medications requiring special storage or handling.
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• Prepare medications and necessary supplies (e.g., syringes, sharps containers) for patient delivery.
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• Manage inbound inquiries and perform outbound medication adherence outreach.
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• Secure refill prescriptions and resolve insurance-related issues, including assisting with financial aid resources.
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• Maintain pharmacy inventory, including ordering, receiving, and organizing medications.
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• Support operational processes through data entry, claim adjudication, and database management.
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• Participate in process improvement initiatives while upholding confidentiality and quality standards.

• Other duties as assigned

Skills: Strong phone skills, highly proficient in Microsoft Office particularly Excel and Word; able to quickly learn other database programs and able to extract relevant information; strong organizational and interpersonal skills a must

Traits: Organized, high-integrity, attention to detail, dependable, quality focus, empathetic, good listener/communicator

Other: Energetic, highly motivated, team player with strong personal and communication skills; discretion and confidentiality essential as position deals with highly sensitive and private data

Experience/ Education

Required Licensure/Certification: We are seeking experienced pharmacy technicians who are registered in state of Oregon. Being nationally certified as a CPhT or equivalent is preferred but not required. Should certification need to be obtained for a particular state or updated at the time of employment, the applicant will commit to obtaining the required certification within a mutually agreed upon timeframe. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting these requirements.

Years of Experience: Required 1+ years, Preferred 5+ years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Education: High school diploma or GED required

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