Atlantic Health System
Location
Morristown, NJ | United States
Job description
Job Function 1 – Verifying information on prescription is accurate, interpreting medication orders and ensuring it has been completed correctly, Input patient and prescription data into the pharmacy program (new prescriptions and refill requests) **computer skills required
Job Function 2 – Collaborating with the pharmacist on drugs that need to be reviewed (drug-drug, drug-allergy interactions)
Job Function 3 – Processing prescriptions through the insurance plan and resolving claim issues, Contact patients when medications are not available (back order or out of stock) etc
Job Function 4 – Requisitioning incoming purchased orders, Stocking pharmacy equipment required for prescription processing, Remove expired medications off the shelf, ordering medications through the wholesaler and restocking high volume medications
Job Function 5 – Contacting patients on medications requiring prior authorizations
Job Function 6 – Answer high-volume phone calls from prescriber offices and patients
Job Function 7 – Organize prescriptions for transport to the medical centers
Job Function 8 – Retrieve the correct medication for counting, pouring, weighing and measuring as detailed on the prescription
Job Function 9 – Appropriately package the medication, prepare prescription labels and information about the prescribed medication for the patient to ready
Job Function 10 – Teamwork. Supports the departmental goals as a team player by assisting staff members and being flexible in roles and responsibilities. Complies with departmental coverage guidelines. Actively supports the Atlantic Health strategic goals. Supports cross campus communications and sharing of best practices.
Other Tasks Which May be Required: Typing, familiar with Word and Excel are preferred. Able to work with new equipment/technology/computer systems. Makes recommendations for system improvements. Physical Requirements: As per Occupational Safety.
Required and/or Education/Experience: (Qualifications)
High School diploma or equivalent. College courses desirable but not required.
Current active registration with the State of New Jersey Board of Pharmacy.
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or acquired within established timeframe.
Previous retail pharmacy experience (2+ years) preferred.
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