PD Pharmacy Technician- West Orange, NJ

Job Overview:

Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications in a safe and effective manner under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and adheres to corporate/department policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Associate s degree preferred.
• One year of retail pharmacy is preferred.

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ Pharmacy Technician license

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem, Day and Saturday coverage

Essential Functions:

• Intake of new prescriptions including pertinent patient information.
• Prepares/packages medications for pharmacist verification.
• The ability to interpret and calculate the data entry of prescriptions/insurance info.
• Calling insurance companies to resolve issues.
• Initiating Prior Authorization process.
• Assists in pharmacy inventory management: inventory returns, restocking shelves, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipts, monitoring for outdated drugs, and physical inventory preparation.
• Assists patients/ring out sales at POS while providing quality customer service in a timely manner.
• Process bank deposits.
• Maintains and demonstrates solid knowledge regarding generic to trade name relationships, pharmacy calculations, and Rx abbreviations and symbols.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice