Valley Healthcare System

Nonprofit community health center in Georgia

Part-Time Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyPosted on Nov 6

Part-time$21.32 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certification is required.
Completion of a pharmacy technician training program or equivalent work experience is required.
Ability to type at least 40 words per minute is required.
Ability to work in Columbus, Georgia, and in Talbotton, Georgia, and Fortson, Georgia, when needed is required.
Ability to work until 8:30 PM on weekdays and until 12:00 PM on weekends is required.
Ability to stand for extended periods, perform light lifting and repetitive motion tasks, and potentially encounter blood or bodily fluids is required.
Must follow HIPAA Privacy and Security standards and maintain confidentiality and secure all protected health information per company policy.
Must pass drug screening and a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist in filling prescriptions accurately and promptly.
Input prescription data, bill insurance, and manage refill requests.
Order and manage pharmacy inventory.
Communicate with providers, nurses, and clinical staff.
Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and comply with safety standards.
Support the Patient Assistance Program by contacting manufacturers for updates and refills, completing and tracking medication applications, collecting documentation, and communicating program status with patients.
Assist with Medication Therapy Management by performing medication reconciliation and identifying financial assistance options.
Manage prior authorizations by contacting providers and submitting prior authorizations through CoverMyMeds, tracking pending prior authorizations, and ensuring timely follow-up.
Answer patient questions with professionalism and clarity.
Staff the pharmacy every third Saturday of the month and work at least three late-night shifts per month.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising pharmacist.
Work late nights and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency with RX30, ECW, and CoverMyMeds is preferred.

Description

Valley Healthcare System, Inc. delivers comprehensive primary care and specialty services throughout the Chattahoochee Valley, regardless of circumstances. We focus on patient-centered, team-based care that improves lives across our community. As our company grows, we are seeking an experienced and passionate Certified Pharmacy Technician - Late Nights & Weekends to join our team.

Job Summary:

The Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting pharmacists in prescription preparation, inventory control, patient communications, and medication access programs. The technician ensures safe, accurate, and timely pharmacy operations, while delivering excellent service to patients and healthcare staff.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist pharmacist in filling prescriptions accurately and promptly
Input prescription data, bill insurance, and manage refill requests
Order and manage pharmacy inventory
Communicate with providers, nurses, and clinical staff
Maintain pharmacy cleanliness and compliance with safety standards
Support the Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
- Contact manufacturers for updates and refills
- Complete and track medication applications
- Collect documentation and communicate program status with patients
Assist with Medication Therapy Management (MTM)
- Perform medication reconciliation
- Identify financial assistance options
Manage Prior Authorizations (PA)
- Contact providers and submit PAs through CoverMyMeds
- Track pending PAs and ensure timely follow-up
Answer patient questions with professionalism and clarity
Staff the pharmacy every 3rd Saturday of the month and at least three late-night shifts per month
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervising pharmacist
Work late nights and weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Certified Pharmacy Technician (required)
Completion of pharmacy technician training program or equivalent work experience
Proficiency with RX30, ECW, CoverMyMeds (preferred)
Ability to type at least 40 WPM
Strong attention to detail and communication skills
Must pass drug screening and criminal background check
The ability to work in Columbus, GA and in Talbotton, GA and Fortson, GA, when needed.
The ability to work until 8:30 PM on weekdays and until 12:00 PM on weekends.

Physical & Safety Requirements:

Ability to stand for extended periods
Perform light lifting and repetitive motion tasks
Potential exposure to blood and/or bodily fluids
Follow HIPAA Privacy and Security standards
Maintain confidentiality and secure all PHI per company policy

Benefits:

Competitive Salary
CME and Expense Reimbursement
Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS

About the Company

Valley Healthcare System

Nonprofit community health center in Georgia

Valley Healthcare System is a nonprofit community health center serving residents of the Chattahoochee Valley in western Georgia and eastern Alabama. Its clinics combine primary medical care with dental, behavioral health and pharmacy services, while school clinics and mobile units bring care into the community. Teams coordinate treatment through a patient-centered medical home model, and patients can schedule visits or request same-day appointments. Federal health center grants, insurance payments and patient fees support care, with sliding fee discounts based on family size and income. Established in 1992 and open to patients since 1994, Valley is headquartered in Columbus, Georgia.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Columbus, GA
Founded: 1992

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