MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyPosted on Nov 11

Full-timeMidland, MI, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Michigan pharmacy technician temporary, limited, or full license is required; individuals with a temporary license must obtain the temporary license within 12 months.
A high school diploma or GED is required.
Computer experience is required.
Good math skills sufficient to pass a standard test are required.
Organizational skills and the ability to work under high pressure and time constraints are required.
Interpersonal skills to communicate clearly with individuals and groups at all levels are required.
Competency in Microsoft Windows is required.
Knowledge and understanding of 340B is required.
The employee must be able to wear personal protective equipment, including latex materials or an appropriate substitute when required.
The employee must be able to move freely about the facility, with or without an assistive device, and perform the job functions described.
Overall vision and hearing are necessary, with or without assistive devices.
The employee must be able to sit, stand, and walk for long periods and may need frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
The employee must follow bloodborne pathogen and tuberculosis testing requirements.
The employee must be able to handle multiple tasks, work independently, get along with others, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and stay awake.
Overall dexterity is required, including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering, and feeling; these movements may be repeated regularly or frequently.
The position requires light physical effort, including occasional lifting or carrying of 11–20 pounds, frequent handling of 10 pounds, and frequent walking, standing, or pushing/pulling arm or leg controls.

Responsibilities

Fill and prepare prescriptions for final verification by a pharmacist.
Gather insurance information and coordinate medication needs with doctors’ offices, nurses, and case workers, including specialty medications in accordance with accreditation standards, employee-insurance prescriptions, Meds to Beds prescriptions, and other pharmacy prescriptions.
Enter prescriptions accurately and promptly into the computer from in-person, fax, electronic, and telephone sources.
Pull, order, and restock medications and supplies; conduct accurate inventory counts and make medication purchasing decisions based on par levels and anticipated needs.
Purchase medications using the appropriate software programs and methods, and follow all 340B policies and procedures.
Review and interpret information from the electronic medical record and other disciplines to determine patient eligibility for Meds to Beds, enroll eligible patients, and verify ongoing eligibility.
Gather insurance information and route discharge prescriptions to the correct pharmacy; coordinate discharge medication needs with case management, social work, floor nurses, and sometimes physicians.
Deliver completed prescriptions checked by a pharmacist to patient bedsides, eligible patients by mail, and patients at pickup.
Collect prescription copayments using cash-register or point-of-sale software.
Maintain the prescription and over-the-counter areas, including ordering and stocking products, managing outdates, and maintaining cleanliness.
Create prescription labels accurately and promptly using a computer.
Answer nursing, case management, and physician questions about patient copayments and prescription costs.
Process prior authorizations promptly.
Work with case management to assist patients without prescription insurance by offering cash-price prescriptions, suggesting eligible financial assistance, and using accounts receivable accounts when appropriate.
Receive wholesaler drug deliveries and order additional supplies using the appropriate systems.
Document all controlled-substance dispensing according to policy.
Remove and return recalled drugs from physical inventory when appropriate.
Assist retail customers at outpatient windows with prescription drop-off and pickup.
Perform other duties pertinent to the position as requested by the supervising pharmacist or pharmacy manager.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of medical terminology is preferred.
Hospital or retail pharmacy experience is preferred.

Summary

Following a training period of approximately 4 to 6 weeks, the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician should be able to decipher and enter orders on the computer, determine eligibility and enroll Meds to Beds patients, adjudicate claims, fill orders, answer phones and doors, capture payment, file, and stock the department. Technicians will also facilitate the delivery of discharge prescriptions to patients as part of the Meds to Beds program and package and prepare prescriptions for shipping to the consumer. The position requires professional judgement and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

(25%) *Fill and prepares prescriptions for final verification by pharmacist. Gather insurance information and work with doctor's offices, nurses, and case workers to coordinate medication needs. This includes coordinating and filling: specialty medications while adhering to accreditation standards and requirements, prescriptions for those on employee insurance, prescriptions for Meds to Beds patients and any other prescriptions received by the pharmacy.

(25%) *Enter prescriptions into the computer in an accurate and timely manner from in-person, fax, electronic, and telephone sources.

(25%) *Pull medications, order medications, and restock the department. This will require conducting frequent and accurate inventory counts and making purchasing decisions on medications based upon par levels and anticipated future needs. Purchase medications utilizing the appropriate software programs and methods. Knowledge and understanding of 340b is required and all policies and procedures regarding 340b will be followed at all times. Ensure that all supplies (labels, bottles, etc.) are adequately stocked to meet patient needs.

(10%) * Gather, review, and interpret information from the electronic medical record (EMR) and from other disciplines (nursing, case management, etc.) to determine patient eligibility for enrollment in the Meds?to?Beds program and enroll them. Once enrolled, technician will ensure ongoing eligibility in addition to gathering insurance information and correct routing of discharge prescriptions to the correct pharmacy. Coordinate discharge medication needs with case management, social work, floor nurses, and at times, physicians.

(10%) * Deliver completed and pharmacist?checked prescriptions to the patients� bedsides, to eligible patients by mail and to patients at pickup. Collect prescription co?payment via the cash register and point?of?sale software.

(5%) Maintain prescription and OTC area including but not limited to ordering, stocking, outdates, and maintaining cleanliness.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create labels using the computer in an accurate and timely manner.

Answer questions from nursing, case management, and physicians regarding co?payment & prescription costs for patients.

Process prior authorizations in a timely manner.

Work with case management to assist patients without prescription insurance coverage. This includes offering prescriptions for the cash price, suggesting financial assistance when eligible and using A/R accounts for those that qualify, etc.

Receive drug deliveries from wholesaler. Order additional supplies using appropriate system. (Infor/Lawson, Staples etc.)

Conduct accurate inventory counts and document all controlled substance dispenses according to policy.

Collect prescription co?payment via cash register or tablet utilizing point of sale software.

Remove and return recalled drugs from physical inventory when appropriate.

Assist retail customers at outpatient windows with drop / pick?up functions.

Perform other duties pertinent to position as requested by supervising pharmacist or pharmacy manager.

Certifications and Licensures

Credential:PHARM TECH: Pharmacy Technician Licensure

Equivalent Experience: New hires and transfers before October 1, 2015 must possess a full technician license or limited pharmacy license through the state of Michigan. Effective October 1, 2015, all incumbents, new hires and transfers to this position must possess a pharmacy technician temporary, limited or full license through the state of Michigan. Individuals with a temporary license through the state of Michigan within 12 months of obtaining the temporary license.

Required Education

High School Diploma or GED

Other Information

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND SKILLS:

Computer experience required.

Good math skills (pass a standard test), good organizational skills, a team player and ability to work under high pressure and time constraints are all required.

Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft� Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.

Medical Terminology knowledge preferred. Hospital or Retail Pharmacy experience preferred.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to stressful situations, including those involving public contact, as well as trauma, grief and death.

Able to wear personal protective equipment that includes latex materials or appropriate substitute if required for your position.

Is able to move freely about facility with or without an assisted device and must be able to perform the functions of the job as outlined in the job description.

Overall vision and hearing are necessary with or without assisted device(s).

Frequently required to sit/stand/walk for long periods of time. May require frequent postural changes such as stooping, kneeling and crouching.

Some exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious material. Must follow MyMichigan Health bloodborne pathogen and TB testing as required.

Ability to handle multiple tasks, get along with others, work independently, regular and predictable attendance and ability to stay awake.

Overall dexterity is required including handling, reaching, grasping, fingering and feeling. May require repetition of these movements on a regular to frequent basis.

Physical Demand Level: Light. Must be able to occasionally (0?33% of the workday) lift or carry 11?20 lbs., frequently (34?66% of the workday) 10 lbs. and or Walk/Stand/Push/Pull of Arm/Leg controls.

Equivalent Experience and Other Comments (Education)

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About the Company

MyMichigan Health

Boutique insurance agency for employee benefits

MyMichigan Health is a boutique insurance agency that plans employee benefits for entrepreneurs and small to mid-sized businesses, representing over 100 national carriers. It researches market options to match employers with a mix of health, life, dental, and vision plans at lower premiums, delivered through a co-branded Employee Benefit Portal. It stands out with a large carrier network, tailored market research for SMBs, and a portal that simplifies enrollment and benefits administration. Its goal is to provide affordable, comprehensive employee benefits that fit the needs of small and medium-sized businesses while making enrollment easy.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Troy, MI
Founded: Not listed

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