Pharmacy Technician Ambulatory Refill authorization
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
This position provides technical support to pharmacists for ambulatory refill authorization requests. Functions
as a liaison and a point of contact for various pharmacy operations and interdisciplinary team members.
Facilitates and prioritizes time sensitive duties which may include but are not limited to pharmacy program
support and operational procedures. Person working this shift is responsible for ensuring accountability and
accuracy of standard operations procedures in these areas.
Function/Duties of Position
Process refill authorization requests for assigned ambulatory clinics. Reviewfor accuracy and apply appropriate authorization protocols.
Identify valid requests and triage appropriately to pharmacist or provider for review.
Document the receipt status and outcome of authorization requests in the electronic medical record.
Provide applicable documentation for pharmacist or provider to complete review
Perform designated workflows and other duties as assigned
Perform daily activities specifically related to triage procedures or program specific procedures
Provide support for refill authorization requests that may include patient physician or pharmacy outreach
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma
Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License including the completion and maintenance of job-specific competencies and certifications.
Must possess computer keyboarding skills.
Job Related KnowledgeSkills and Abilities(Competencies):
- Ability to read and understand medical-related terms.
- Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations.
- Skill at manipulating small objects e.g. needles syringes ampules.
- Ability to use mechanical system for transfer of fluids.
- Knowledge of and skill at application of aseptic technique.
- Ability to establish priorities in workflow.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal pharmacy technician training program
- 1 year of Pharmacy work experience or equivalent additional education
- Medical office setting experience or health system experience
- Certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association.
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
- Medical and scientific nomenclature.
- Microsoft application knowledge (Word Excel Visio Outlook)
Additional Details
Office setting with the majority of work time seated at a desk or standing at a standing work in scheduling of shift times required. Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties to this position.
Benefits:
- Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
- Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All are welcome
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- LTC Pharmacy
- Typing
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Communication skills
- Math
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Order Entry
- Compounding Medications
About Company
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