Specialty Pharmacy Technician - Patient Care Coordinator
Altruix - Lancaster, Pennsylvania, us, 17622
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Overview
It's not just a job. It's a mission.
Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy dedicated to behavioral health and intellectual & developmental disability populations. The company's pharmacy expertise, optional Medherent technology, and special packaging promote medication adherence. Altruix provides value-added services that help clients take their medications as prescribed without having to juggle pill bottles, while physicians and staff spend less time managing medications, getting essential information, and dealing with errors. Altruix customers achieve improved outcomes such as 90% adherence, 40% fewer dollars spent on ER and hospital visits, and dollars spent on ER and hospital visits. For more information, visit www.altruix.com.
The
Patient Care Coordinator Pharmacy Technician
is responsible for the overall care of the facilities and serve as their primary point of contact. They are responsible for processing new prescriptions received from the facilities, managing resident profiles, providing customer service, and coordinating with other departments to ensure the customer's needs are met. They will also assist with dispensing of prescriptions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and in accordance with state pharmacy regulations. Main Responsibilities
Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system to produce labels (data entry)
Communicates with internal and external customers in a pleasant and professional manner
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned facilities, coordinating with other departments when necessary
Maintains open communication and works on clarifications with all assigned facilities and physicians
Process all inbound faxes from assigned facilities and triage new prescriptions, update resident profiles, enter literal orders and discontinue required medications
Fills prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy, packaging medications for dispensing and for delivery, meeting the accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy
Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels
Participates in the periodic inventory of the pharmacy
May process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction
Assists in the training of new employees
Follows the policies on triaging new prescriptions, ensuring all information is complete
Escalates all concerns to the Pharmacy Manager immediately
Assists other Pharmacy technicians when needed
Answers telephones and fields questions accordingly
Performs other tasks as assigned
Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Qualifications
Education/Learning Experience
Required: HS diploma, GED, or Equivalent Work Experience
Required: Experience in a pharmacy and customer service setting
Required: Ability to operate a computer; ability to recognize and identify medications, communicate clearly and professionally
Desired:
Specialty
pharmacy Experience Skills/Knowledge
Desired: Experience with
Specialty
pharmacy software (QS1/PrimeRx preferred)
Licenses/Certifications
Preferred: PA Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Behavior Competencies
Required: Detail oriented; goal oriented, team player, effective oral communication
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
401K Program
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Altruix is a values driven organization striving to fulfill our mission -
to improve the lives of people through exceptional, caring pharmacy services
- with HEART.
Hopeful -
We believe in the power of the human spirit, that every person matters, and we find a way to say yes.
Ethical -
We do what is right with honesty, integrity, and transparency.
Accountable -
We take ownership of problems, welcome feedback, and seek continuous improvement.
Respectful -
We treat every person with kindness and listen with an open mind.
Team-oriented -
We put clients and providers first, act with humility, and work together for the well-being of others. Benefit summary/EEOC Statement/Drug-Free and testing - Altruix offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package which includes medical, dental and vision plans through CareFirst (a Blue Cross Blue Shield plan); employer paid long-term disability coverage and life insurance; an employer matched 401K plan; paid time off and paid holidays.
Altruix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and other employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other trait protected by federal, state, or local laws. Altruix is a drug-free work environment and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.