What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician I position at QuadMed?
Creating a better way. It’s more than just the philosophy we were founded on. It’s our purpose. For our employees, it means more time with patients. Unrushed visits to build meaningful relationships. And most importantly, an opportunity to empower our patients to achieve their full potential – at work and in life. Determined to make a difference? Join our health care revolution and be a part of something better.
Quad Med is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Sussex, WI Heath & Wellness Center serving Quad employees and their families. The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist in the areas of prescription filling, prescription distribution and clerical activities while under the Pharmacist’s supervision at all times. This position should increase patient confidence and loyalty to the pharmacy by providing consistent operating conditions, courteous and prompt service, and a friendly atmosphere. This role will accurately and courteously express pharmacy policies and procedures to the customer when appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation of prescriptions including entering patient information (demographics, drug allergies and pharmaceutical history) and prescription orders into the pharmacy system for processing
- Assists Pharmacist in filling prescriptions by pulling stock, pouring, counting, restocking, packaging, labeling and pricing the prescription
- Provides excellent customer service by greeting customers as they enter the pharmacy, keeping the pharmacy clean and inviting, and answering the phone in a courteous manner
- Assists Pharmacist in the preparation, reconciliation and billing of third-party insurance claims and in the re-billing of rejected third party claims
- Assists in checking and removing out-of-date product as instructed by the pharmacist
- Orders, receives, rotates and stores product to assure quality controls
- Reconciles daily merchandise orders
- Maintains confidentiality in compliance of federal HIPAA regulations
- Organizes and files records
- Maintains all product labels, signs and prices aligned with product
- Keeps work area clean, orderly and free from safety hazards; report hazards to the pharmacist or manager
- Operates the cashier terminal and the credit card machine when checking our customers; collect proper payment for merchandise
- Repacks and consolidates supply overstock (e.g., vials, caps, bottles, etc.)
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program preferred
Experience:
- Minimum three (3) months experience in retail or hospital pharmacy setting preferred
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Current CPR (BLS) certification or must be obtained within 60 days of hire
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work standing for most of your shift
- Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft office applications and electronic mail. Experience with electronic medical records and/or pharmacy systems
- Proven ability to work successfully with diverse populations and demonstrated commitment to promote and enhance diversity and inclusion
- Knowledge of pharmacy standards, policies, and procedures, and of third-party insurance
- Exceptional customer service, communication, organization, problem resolution and process development skills
- Bilingual a plus
Physical Demands:
- Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance
- Physical Effort: Work requires handling lightweight materials or equipment with no special speed or exertion
- Working Conditions: Ordinary office, health center working conditions
- Hazards: Negligible. Little or no exposure to hazards
Harry Quadracci was determined to do things differently, and to do them better. In 1991, the visionary print manufacturing CEO founded QuadMed out of the belief that there had to be a better way to provide his employees with access to affordable, high-quality health care. And what started as doing the right thing, ended up sparking a health care revolution. Now 30 years later, we partner with employers across the nation to provide value-driven health and wellness services in or near the workplace. With a focus on breaking down cost, access and quality barriers, we empower employees and their families to live healthier, happier lives.
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
QuadMed and Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. QuadMed and Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. QuadMed and Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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