Pharmacy Technician
Full-time
Full Time
$20.00-26.40/hour
United Family Medicine(UFM) is a Federally-Qualified Health Center in St. Paul, where patients receive community-based Family Practice medical care in addition to mental health, dentistry, social work and other integrated services. When joining UFM, you become part of a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming team who are dedicated to serving our patients and pursuing our mission to deliver excellent healthcare for all and training for the providers of tomorrow.
There are many benefits to joining our team but a few of the highlights include:
Great culture and team atmosphere.
Paid holidays.
Generous PTO accrual with immediate access.
403 (b) retirement plan with the 5% company match and 100% vested immediately.
Benefits enrollment starts the first of the month after the hire date.
Health insurance and HSA plans with an $1,500 for single (or $2,000 for families) upfront employer contribution. Dental, vision, short-term disability, health care and dependent care FSA options.
$0 co-pay for all primary care visits with no additional costs (Nice)
Up to $1,500 for a specialty care services, such as hospitalization, baby delivery, cancer treatment, or ESRD event (Proximal)
Employer-sponsored Life w/AD&D and Long-term disability.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Pharmacy Technician supports the Pharmacy department by assisting pharmacists in their daily tasks. This position involves receiving prescriptions, both over the phone and in-person, entering prescriptions into a computer database, dispensing medications, assisting clients at the cash register, working with insurance companies and maintaining inventory. The Pharmacy Technician also ensures efficient workflows and complies with all security measures and quality standards.
Position Responsibilities:
Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient.
Accurately and efficiently processes prescriptions.
Interacts with patients and managed care plans to authorize prescription coverage.
Assembles prescriptions and follows proper procedures to prepare and dispense medications.
Accurately and efficiently completes patient purchase transactions utilizing point of sale systems.
Assists with maintaining accurate medication inventories and billing of medications.
Effectively communicates utilizing established systems and processes.
Performs data entry, adjudication, filling, labeling and bagging of prescriptions.
Processes refills requests and prior authorizations.
Performs daily ordering and inventory management.
Ensures pharmacy environment is clean and free of clutter, safe, and presents a professional atmosphere. Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
Completes audits for days’ supply, signatures, dates, take as directed and returns-to-stock.
Documents and complies with standards for any active accreditations.
Answers phone calls, assist patients in answering their questions and directs calls to pharmacist if needed.
Maintains confidentiality of all employee, patient, and other privileged information regarding UFPHC business activities and according to HIPAA standards.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Customer Service:
Communicates in a manner consistent with positive patient relations.
Demonstrates a welcoming environment by smiling and making eye contact when greeting all patients and family members.
Provides helpful assistance in anticipating and responding to the needs of all patients and family members.
Collaborates with customers in planning and decision making to result in optimal solutions.
Remains calm under pressure and effectively deals with difficult people.
Independently recognizes, interprets, and evaluates situations and their level of urgency.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent customer/patient service, verbal and written communication skills.
Attention to details and organizes effectively.
Problem solves and recommends solutions.
Works independently and effectively as a team player.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.
Proficient ability to use a computer and electronic medical record.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High School Graduate or GED is required.
One (1) year of recent experience as a pharmacy technician is required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Certified as a pharmacy technician (CPhT) is preferred.
Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds) and repetitious physical activity.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Beginning January 4, 2022, all job offers are conditioned on the candidate being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with a vaccine authorized for emergency use or FDA-approved. A person is only considered “fully vaccinated” two weeks after receiving a single J&J vaccine or a second Pfizer or Moderna vaccine shot.
In addition, job offers made during flu season are conditioned on the candidate receiving the annual flu vaccination before their start date.
UFM is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Clinic
Schedule:
8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All UFM employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.
Work Location: In person