Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Qualifications Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma through Live Better U and Penn Foster This position is responsible for assisting in the operation of a department. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job related responsibilities and duties throughout the facility as assigned and/or as necessary. Essential Functions An individual must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Checks out prescription(s) from the pharmacy to the customer at pick-up by verifying patient information according to corporate policies and procedures, and entering it into the TaSCO system; marking appropriate prescriptions for pick-up; retrieving prescription bag from will-call bin; scanning security tags; gathering electronic signatures for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) acknowledgment and third party payer, if applicable; and using TaSCO to log the sale of restricted pharmaceutical items. Promotes and maintains the Pharmacy's professional reputation and provides patients/customers with pharmacy products and services in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and corporate policies and procedures by assisting the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process; maintaining the pharmacy and its merchandise; stocking and rotating merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers; handling claims and returns; answering the pharmacy telephone; processing third-party insurance claims and/or rejections; assisting patients/customers with prescription orders and purchases; completing, maintaining, and securing paperwork, forms, and other required documentation; and maintaining a safe shopping environment. Enters prescription data into pharmacy software by reading the prescription; translating prescription information into corresponding system codes; transcribing appropriate prescription data (for example, written date, drug name, strength, directions for use (sig), refills, name of prescribing physician, and prescriber DEA number); and creating or modifying patient/customer records. Fills prescriptions by retrieving prescription orders; counting, pouring, measuring or weighing medication tablets, liquids, and creams; mixing or reconstituting medications as needed; selecting, filling, and labeling prescription containers; and operating scanning equipment and/or automated dispensing systems to ensure prescription accuracy. Monitors and resolves problems in the prescription fulfillment process by processing information for third-party insurance claims; rescanning illegible images; alerting patients to inventory that is out of stock, partial fills, and the need for physician authorizations on refills; and identifying situations requiring pharmacist's action and resolution. Processes customer purchases by operating cash registers and related hardware; approving monetary transactions; and using appropriate procedures for different payment types and items sold. Regularly assist and interact customers in a helpful and safe manner. Work together with fellow associates without discriminating, bullying, or engaging in physical altercations. Act with integrity in and around, and with the safe handling of, valuable merchandise, cash, and the sensitive financial or personal information of customers. Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans; using the Open Door Policy; and applying these in executing business processes and practices. Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies, data, and resources; collaborating with managers, co-workers, customers, and other business partners; identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations; carrying out tasks; communicating progress and information; determining a d recommending ways to address improvement opportunities; and adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.