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Position Summary
 Our Pharmacy Technicians work a daytime schedule between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Part-time team members typically work three days per week, with Mondays and Tuesdays required and flexibility for the third scheduled day based on business needs.
Sign-on Bonus: We are offering a $1,500 sign-on bonus for full-time hires and a $750 sign-on bonus for part-time hires.
The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacists in the fulfillment of prescription orders from start to finish while providing excellent customer service and supporting all pharmacy department and organizational goals.
Job Description

Key Outcomes:

• Creates and maintains accurate patient profiles including demographics, insurance, allergies, etc. to ensure accurate and timely filling of prescription orders and insurance adjudication
• Balances quality and efficiency in the performance of all pharmacy tasks to contribute to both patient outcomes and broader team goals
• Answers routine inquiries regarding Health Plan drug coverage, prices, product availability, formulary listings, and pharmacy services. Uses discretion and good judgment in dealing with the questions and problems of patients and clinical staff.
• Abides by all HIPAA, DOD, CMS, state, federal and board of pharmacy laws and regulations, as well as departmental and organizational policies to protect the privacy of customers and MPHC
• Performs all tasks associated with each workstation in the pharmacy as assigned; to include but not limited to data entry, filling, shipping, call center, register, and inventory management to support the pharmacy group in its metric goals
• Utilizes the electronic Medical Record (Athena) to correspond with internal Delivery system staff to request medication refills and ask and answer non-clinical questions related to patient medications, authorizations, interactions, etc.
• Utilizes established reports to review current and new medication purchases to ensure the best purchasing decisions are being made to reduce expenses for the patient and organization
• Serves as a professional role model to both Pharmacy staff and other departments in fulfilling the organizational mission and patient care objective of MPHC.
• Displays a positive attitude and initiates responsibility and cooperation where it concerns patient care, pharmacy/clinical staff relations as well as other aspects of pharmacy development and service.
• Advocates and promotes, by personal example, excellence of service as an integral part of the pharmacy department.
• Participates in all department and pharmacy group meetings and process improvement activities, including maintenance of visual management and metrics

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred
• Experience in a medical setting and/or knowledge of pharmacy terms and abbreviations preferred.

Required License(s) and/or Certification(s):

• Active Pharmacy license for state applying prior to start date

• National Pharmacy Certification preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Competencies (Behaviors):

• Windows Based Computer skills: data entry and word processing ability
• Demonstrated telephone etiquette and positive interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle difficult conversations with patients and internal customers
• Ability to multitask among phone and face to face interactions despite frequent interruptions
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to analyze and problem solve
• Detailed oriented and excellent follow through skills
• Ability to work with a variety of customers ranging from patients, internal customers: medical staff and other departments, able to collaborate with peers
• Prioritizes time and tasks appropriately, efficiently, and effectively
• Ability to excel in a fast paced, high production, high stress environment

There are additional competencies linked to individual contributor, provider, and leadership roles. Please consult with your leader to discuss additional competencies that are relevant to your position.

Pay Range: $20.20 - $24.95 The pay range above reflects the anticipated base pay range based on a full-time position. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related considerations. Employees may also be eligible for additional compensation, including incentive or commission-based programs, where applicable and subject to the terms of the relevant plan. In addition to base compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings with employer contributions, paid time off (including volunteer time off!), pie day, and other employee benefits.
This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Martin's Point complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact jobinquiries@martinspoint.org

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