Pharmacy Technician (INTAKE)

Duration: 3-4 Month

This position will focus on typing prescriptions, retrieving chart notes, and performing benefits verification. The position will also be required to take in-coming calls from members, providers, etc. and provide professional phone assistance to all callers through the criteria based prior authorization process. Maintains complete, timely and accurate documentation of all incoming referrals and transfers all clinical questions and judgment calls to the pharmacist. The position requires an immense attention to detail.
Will accept newly licensed technicians. Advanced computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet utilization. * Excellent customer service skills (written and verbal) a must.

Experience:

• This individual must have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Will be responsible for: reviewing patient profile.
• Determines if prescription requires physician clarification or if it should be forwarded to therapeutic intervention or doctor phone calls for follow-up.
• Enters prescription into the computer. Assists in patient services as required, taking incoming prescription medication questions/concerns from patients.
• Assists in the doctor phone call area and/or therapeutic intervention as assigned and contacts physicians to resolve any questions or concerns.
• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance and disposal of hazardous waste drugs. Works with other members of the pharmacy to ensure accuracy of prescriptions.

Skills: Must Have

Previous pharmacy experience in retail or hospital preferred. Appropriate state license required. Basic computer skills required. Strong organizational skill, interpersonal skills and detail orientation important for this position. Minimum of one year's pharmacy experience in a retail or hospital setting preferred.

Minimum Qualification:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must have an active WA state Pharmacy Technician license in good standing.

Experience Required: 01-02 Years.

Shift: Mon – Fri, 40 hrs.