Pharmacy Tech II

Job Overview

This is an onsite position with potential to move to remote/offsite. Candidates MUST be available to work onsite at:

The positions will be 100% Prescription Entry (data entry) roles.

Candidates must:

• Be registered Pharmacy Technicians in Texas.
• Have approximately 36 months of pharmacy technician experience.

These are intended to be temporary assignments only and are not currently being positioned as a pathway to permanent employment.

New contingent workers would remain onsite for approximately 46 weeks before transitioning to remote work, contingent upon demonstrated performance and acclimation to the role.

Onsite interviews required.

Training: Mon - Fri 8a- 4:30pm

Perm: Mon - Thur: 9a - 530p & Fri 8a - 430pm

Your Responsibilities

• Addresses questions about over-the-counter medications, assists with product selection, and provides guidance on non-prescription healthcare products.
• Collects and inputs prescription information, ensuring adherence to pharmacy protocols and legal requirements.
• Assists in insurance verification activities by contacting insurance companies to obtain necessary authorizations and resolving insurance-related issues or questions.
• Handles cash register operations, processes payments, and accurately manages financial transactions, including insurance claims and copayments.
• Manages inventory on the pharmacy front end, including over-the-counter medications, health products, and related items.
• Provides patient education and counseling on over-the-counter medications, including dosage instructions, potential side effects, and proper usage.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy regulations, laws, and guidelines, including patient confidentiality, controlled substance regulations, and prescription labeling requirements.
• Prioritizes tasks, manages customer queues, and communicates effectively with other pharmacy personnel to ensure efficient and timely service.
• Provides training and mentoring to less experienced pharmacy technicians or support staff by sharing their knowledge and expertise, assisting in onboarding new employees, and contributing to maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Prior Relevant Work Experience

3-6 Months

Essential Qualifications

• Working knowledge of problem solving and decision making skills.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Duties

• Addresses questions about over-the-counter medications, assists with product selection, and provides guidance on non-prescription healthcare products.
• Collects and inputs prescription information, ensuring adherence to pharmacy protocols and legal requirements.
• Assists in insurance verification activities by contacting insurance companies to obtain necessary authorizations and resolving insurance-related issues or questions.
• Handles cash register operations, processes payments, and accurately manages financial transactions, including insurance claims and copayments.
• Manages inventory on the pharmacy front end, including over-the-counter medications, health products, and related items.
• Provides patient education and counseling on over-the-counter medications, including dosage instructions, potential side effects, and proper usage.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy regulations, laws, and guidelines, including patient confidentiality, controlled substance regulations, and prescription labeling requirements.
• Prioritizes tasks, manages customer queues, and communicates effectively with other pharmacy personnel to ensure efficient and timely service.
• Provides training and mentoring to less experienced pharmacy technicians or support staff by sharing their knowledge and expertise, assisting in onboarding new employees, and contributing to maintaining a positive and productive work environment.

Experience

Minimum of 3-6 months related pharmacy technician experience.

Position Summary

• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Candidate must reside in the state of Texas.
• A secure room free from noise and distractions, with a closing door and ergonomic-friendly work area (i.e., desk, chair).
• Must have your own internet provider that can support the virtual working environment.

Data Entry

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail while multitasking through various programs.
• Adept at reading and interpreting prescription terminology and medications.
• Direct/hardwired internet connection to a modem/router within 10 feet of your computer and a minimum speed of 25 mbs download and 3 mbs upload. Wi-Fi and satellite are not permitted.
• Secure and private home workspace free from distractions.

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Verifiable High School diploma or GED is required.

What days & hours will the person work in this position

List training hours, if different.

Onboarding Friday, 9/11. Begins instructor training on 9/14.

Skills:

• Academic Advice
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
• Co-Payments
• Communication Skills
• Detail Oriented
• Establish Priorities
• Financial Management
• Financial Transactions
• Healthcare
• High School Diploma
• Insurance Claims
• Interpersonal Skills
• Inventory Management
• Maintain Compliance
• Medications
• Mentoring
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Word
• Modems
• Multitasking
• Network Routers
• Onboarding
• Operations Processes
• Patient Confidentiality
• Patient Education
• People Management
• Pharmacy
• Prescription Drugs
• Prescription Filling
• Presentation/Verbal Skills
• Problem Solving Skills
• Regulations
• Regulatory Compliance
• Regulatory Requirements
• Side Effects
• Time Management
• Training/Teaching
• Transaction Processing/Management
• User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)
• Writing Skills

Company

Apidel Technologies