Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for daily handling of ongoing pharmacy benefit telephone calls from nursing staff, pharmacy providers, and physicians, and assist in preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals.

• Enter prescription orders into the computer.
• Create and update patients’ health and insurance information in the computer.
• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations.
• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
• Complete weekly distribution center medication orders, place orders on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork.
• Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions.
• Prepare the pharmacy inventory.
• Screen telephone calls for the pharmacist.
• Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorizations.
• Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams.
• Prepackage bulk medications.
• Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice.
• Assist in training new employees.
• Assist other pharmacy technicians.
• Assist pharmacist in scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques.
• Troubleshoot third-party prescription claims questions with an understanding of online rejections and plan parameters.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Follow established procedures concerning quality assurance, cost-containment, security of controlled substances and disposal of drugs and hazardous waste.
• Comply with Corporate Compliance Program activities which include, but are not limited to: proper documentation; accurate coding; safety in the workplace; treating others with honor and respect; eliminating harassment, abuse and intimidation; understanding and following our Code of Conduct; and reporting inappropriate behavior.

Educational/Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent degree (GED)
• One to three months of related experience and/or training

Licensing Requirements

• Current Pharmacy Technician in Training or Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy
• CE credits must be maintained according to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy guidelines
• Current certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, optional

At Senior Solutions Pharmacy, we are redefining long-term care pharmacy through precision, partnership, and personalized service. Serving nursing homes and assisted living communities of all sizes, we combine advanced technology - like barcoded medication management and comprehensive resident profiles - with the hands-on expertise of a highly experienced team dedicated to geriatric care.

Our commitment to 100% order accuracy, timely delivery, and proactive medication reviews ensures safer outcomes and greater peace of mind for the residents and facilities we serve. With emergency drug kits, STAT delivery, EHR integration, dedicated billing support, and direct access to our leadership team, we provide the responsiveness of a local partner with the capabilities of a larger network.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in skilled nursing care while working with a team that values accuracy, collaboration, and service excellence, we invite you to grow your career with us.

Regency Integrated Health Services, Wellsential Health, Senior Solutions Pharmacy, Nurse Practitioner Services of Texas, and Texas Independent Health Care Plan are all an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.