Clinical Pharmacy Tech II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Responsible for securing patient data based upon comprehensive data elements, financial education/counseling, insurance verification, provision of clinical information for pre-certification, authorization and third party claims management. Interviews patient for clinical, financial, and history information and arranges appropriate clinical care. A Clinical Pharmacy Technician will work independently gathering and submitted patient information with oversight of a pharmacist as needed. They will be responsible for performing pharmacy related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.

• High school diploma or Equivalent.
• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
• MD:
  Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Student Permit through Maryland Board of Pharmacy
• OH:
  Certified or Registered Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through Ohio Board of Pharmacy
• PA:
  Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Trainee License through the Pennsylvania State Board of Pharmacy
• WV:
  Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License through West Virginia Board of Pharmacy
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Health career Association (NHA)
• OR applicant has two (2) or more years of pharmacy specific experience, must be obtained within 15 months of hire.

• Two (2) year(s) of Pharmacy Technician or healthcare related experience.

• Associates degree
• OR Post high school education in a science field of study
• OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Drafts various correspondence letters and sends to referral source when necessary.
• Gathers and documents patient demographics, insurance information, needs assessment, patient history, and other data as needed.
• Initiates refill/follow up calls and schedules delivery as needed.
• Provides information and answers to patient/caregiver questions and refers to clinician when appropriate or requested.
• Identifies all patients requiring pre-certification or pre-authorization at the time services are requested or when notified by another hospital or clinic department.
• Contacts insurance company or employer to determine eligibility and benefits for requested services.
• Maintains patient records in a timely and complete manner.
• Assists the pharmacist with the process of filling and labeling the prescriptions.
• Calculates initial measurements for compounds and maintains compounds logs.
• Provides monographs and other required medication guides with each prescription.
• Maintains proper storage of medications (i.e. security, temperature controlled items, etc.).
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to communicate to the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard.
• Works with coordinators and manager to develop and attain quarterly objectives.
• Maintains confidentiality according to policy when interacting with patients, physicians, families, co-workers and the public regarding demographic/clinical/financial information.
• Communicates problems hindering workflow to management in a timely manner.
• Assists in the training of pharmacy technicians.
• Initiates charge anticipation calculations. Accurately identifies anticipated charges to assure identification of anticipated self-pay portions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to walk and stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and must be able to push 50 pounds.
• Dexterity required to finger, handle, and reach.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to use computers and software applications.
• Knowledge of drugs, dosing, side effects, indications, contraindications and proper administration preferred.
• Knowledge of rules, policies and regulations related to the disbursal of pharmaceutical drugs preferred.
• Must be able to work accurately, efficiently, and safely in a…