Pharmacy Technician II, Retail

Are you a new or experienced Pharmacy Technician?

We at MHealth Fairview are looking for you to join our team!

This position will assist the Site Manager/Pharmacist-In-Charge with tasks in the pharmacy. Respond to and resolve insurance questions, process prescriptions, and address issues quickly and accurately. Provide and promote exceptional customer service, assist in preparing and dispensing medications and supplies, enter new and refill prescriptions in the computer system, work with physician offices to obtain refill requests, handle cash register transactions, receive patient prescriptions, unpack/verify stock-to-invoices and help maintain the pharmacy in proper order.

Location: Fairview Clinics - Maple Grove

Hours: 48 hours bi-weekly

Schedule: day

At any time, you may also check your application status online in your Fairview applicant profile at this link.

• Receive prescriptions from patients and gather appropriate information.  Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies as assigned, including counting, pouring and labeling prescriptions. Process manual prescriptions including Medicare B, VA Medical, and Worker’s Compensation, in an efficient and accurate manner. Complete special orders to meet customers’ needs.
• Verify insurance and resolve issues in a manner that will serve the customer’s needs. Address third party prescription questions, which may include prior authorizations, vacation supplies, dose changes, price check and drug utilization review.
• Process new and refill prescriptions in the computer system quickly and accurately; including entering refill authorization requests and entering and calculating complex prescriptions such as compounds and injectables.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the computer system. Utilize the reporting system as necessary.
• Respond to internal and external customer questions and concerns in a professional and customer-focused manner. Handle cash register transactions quickly and accurately.

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

• Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.

• Communicates in a respective manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.

• Fulfills all organizational requirements.
  • Completes all required learning relevant to the role.
  • Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards.
• Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.

Required

Education

• High school diploma/GED.

Experience

• Any retail and/or pharmacy experience.

License/Certification/Registration

• Active technician pharmacy registration with the MN Board of Pharmacy.
• Active national pharmacy technician certification (CPhT).
• For those employees who perform immunizations
  • Complete APhA Pharmacy-Based Immunization Administration for the Pharmacy Technician program.
  • Complete BLS training and certification.

Preferred

Education

• Graduate of an approved pharmacy technician program

Experience

• One to three years of retail and/or pharmacy experience.

Additional Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills, proficient in the English language, good attention to detail, ability to problem solve effectively, ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills, basic typing skills and excellent communication skills.

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more!

Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/noncontract

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.