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Pharmacy Tech - Urology (30876)

GI Alliance, Alexandria, VA, United States


Essential Job Responsibilities

Processing of erectile dysfunction drugs (Sildenafil, Tadalafil) – cash transactions

Processing oncolytic drugs – paid by insurance

Doing insurance prior authorizations

Run insurance claims for payment for these drugs

Foundation patient enrollment

Grant balance and re-enrollment management

Perform monthly refills

Take payments for refills
ew prescriptions, posting, and creating claims in EMR for all drugs

Preparing drugs for pickup

Submitting medication orders onto an outside pharmacy's website (Compounds)

Taking payments, posting payments, and claim creation for these drugs

Keeping inventory for drugs

Ordering drugs as needed

Answer designated office dispensary refill phone line

Schedule patients that need necessary annual follow-ups for prescription renewals

Any other clerical tasks as assigned by the pharmacy manager

Education
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED). Pharmacy technician certification from an accredited medical vocational course required.

License Requirements
Active Virginia Pharmacy Tech license

Experience
Minimum one year of pharmacy technician experience in a pharmacy setting.

Knowledge

Knowledge of medical terminology and office procedures

Knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation to type from draft copy and review and edit reports and correspondence

Knowledge of basic arithmetic to make calculations, balance and reconcile figures, and make changes accurately

Knowledge of pharmacy technician tasks that include processing prescriptions, labeling medications, running insurance claims for payment

Familiarity with healthcare systems, regulations, policies, and functions

Knowledge of infection control and safety standards

Skills

Skill in operating pharmacy software

Skill in organizational matters, including time management, prioritization, multitasking, and problem solving

Common computer skills

Abilities

Ability to type 60 words per minute using word-processing software; able to learn and use other computer programs including Microsoft Excel, email, the Internet, and Microsoft PowerPoint

Ability to read, understand, and follow oral and written instructions

Ability to sort and file materials correctly using alphabetic or numeric systems

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, physicians and other clinical staff, and the public

Equipment Operated
Office computer, eClinicalWorks EMR

Work Environment
Work performed in an office environment. Involves frequent contact with staff and patients.

Mental/Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity for office machine operation, including computer; stooping, mobility to complete errands or deliveries, or sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.

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