Retail Pharmacy Technician- PRN

Job Description

Job Description

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana (RHI) provides quality rehabilitation services to those facing life-changing injuries or illness. We specialize in the areas of brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and complex medical conditions. RHI is the only Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System in the state of Indiana and one of only 16 in the U.S. Our campus on the west side of Indianapolis specializes in inpatient and outpatient evidence-based, patient-centered therapy for ages 15 and older. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a 401k match and tuition reimbursement program.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing designated tasks and duties relative to the retail pharmacy. Duties include operating the software system for filling and refilling prescriptions, contacting insurance companies for prior authorization and other issues, operating the cash / credit card register, taking prescriptions and obtaining required patient information for processing, checking out customers picking up prescriptions, and preparing simple non-sterile compounding preparations. The pharmacy tech of this position will perform ordering from the designated wholesalers, maintain inventory, perform medication outdate inspections, and perform front counter duties as needed. It will also be an expectation to assist the pharmacist on duty with any retail related issues that may arise. Understands and exhibits the principles of service excellence, leads by example, and mentors others in the performance of their assigned duties.

JOB DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Process, Fills, and Refills patient prescriptions. Operates the software system for processing prescriptions.
• Answers phone calls and helps trouble shoot customer questions and issues related to processing the prescriptions, but not giving clinical advice or recommendations.
• Performs buyers' duties such as maintaining inventory, obtaining the most cost-effective equivalent from the designated wholesalers.
• Maintain stock, check expiration dates, and rotate inventory to avoid waste. Inform Pharmacist in charge of any back orders and shortages.
• Remove expired medications from inventory. Contacts insurance companies to resolve adjudication issues and prior authorization issues.
• Obtain and enter into the software system any changes of insurance coverage from customers.
• Receives, obtains necessary information from customers to process prescriptions and check out customers during pick up at the register.
• Proficient in running the register and responsible for performing duties required of the finance department to close daily financial transactions.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

EXPERIENCE

SPECIAL TRAINING, LICENSURE, CREDENTIALING

EDUCATION

The Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.