Retail Pharmacy Tech I - Sheboygan
Location
Sheboygan, WI | United States
Job description
Department:
38590 API Sheboygan: Store 1223 - Retail Pharmacy
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Hou rs Per Week: 40
Schedule Details/Additional Information: This position has various/rotating shift assignments. Our pharmacy hours are 8a-8p Monday through Friday and 8a-12p Saturday/Sunday. Our opening shift begins at 730a to prepare the store to open to the public. Our closing shift stays until 830p to tidy up for the following day. Most shifts have a 6-630p end time and vary in length from 4-5 (weekends) to 9-10 hours. There is a consistent weekend rotation, which requires staffing every 2nd to 3rd weekend. Days off during the week are granted to account for working weekends, which allows our team members ease in scheduling personal/medical appointments, etc. Flexibility is expected and appreciated, as needed, due to unforeseen circumstances.
Major Responsibilities: - Develops competency in servicing pharmacy customers including obtaining and recording initial demographic and other required information, data entry of required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification and label generation purposes, and cashiering.
- Develops competence in dispensing and delivery of medications. This includes developing competence in the department's us of information systems, technology, and automation use for dispensing, storage of medications and clerical duties.
- Develop competence in insurance and third party billing functions including: data entry of customer demographics and third-party information, obtaining prior authorizations from appropriate third-party carriers, maintaining files of prior authorization, investigating and correcting errors in submission to third parties and handling private insurance, workers compensation, and third-party insurance coverage and prescription-related issues.
- Develops competence in clinical support needs such as but not limited to DIR fees.
- If applicable per assigned work location and workflow scope, will promote the sale of and assist customers in the appropriate selection and fitting of diabetic footwear, submit insurance billing (Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial), as well as maintain documentation records.
- If applicable, float technician develops competency in pharmacy workflow across multiple Aurora Pharmacy locations.
- Develops competence in pharmacy procedures and documentation as required, satisfying legal, regulatory, and department requirements of pharmacy practice.
- Complies with legal, regulatory, accreditation standards. This includes (but is not limited to) controlled substance procedures and USP requirements.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: - Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board needs to be obtained within 2 years.
Education Required: Experience Required: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: - Good Mathematic skills
- Attention to details
- Good customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution and process development skills
- Basic computer skills
- If applicable per assigned work location and workflow scope, diabetic shoe fitting certification is required and will be obtained through on the job training.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: - Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb and reach about shoulders throughout the work day.
- Lifts, carries and/or pushes/pulls various items (bags, boxes, carts, etc.) while utilizing proper technique.
- Ability to deliver medications to via patient preferred mode (bedside, curbside, etc.)
- Flexibility to travel amongst Aurora Pharmacy locations
- Must be able to: Lift up to 35 pounds from floor to chest level, lift and carry up to 35 pounds at waist height a reasonable distance, and push/pull with 30 pound of force.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.
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