Pharmacy Technician II

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Under the general supervision of the Pharmacist in Charge, the Pharmacy Technician will assist in all areas of pharmacy operations, including prescription preparation, transactions, customer service, and inventory maintenance.

The compensation range for the Pharmacy Technician II position is $19.10–$26.80 per hour , based on post-certification experience. This position offers a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during day shift hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Participates in all aspects of the fulfillment process. Including but not limited to answering the telephone, transcribing orders, entering prescriptions, counting and labeling prescriptions, and completing cash register transactions, mailing/shipping prescriptions to patients/clinics, etc.

Works with physician's offices for prior authorization

Verifies patient insurance benefits and assisting in finding patient assistance

Manages drug and supply inventory by placing daily orders through wholesalers, putting up the daily order, processing returns, monitoring expiration dates, etc.

• Performs periodic waiting bin audits
• Generates applicable reports from various systems when needed
• Validates and processes invoices into Centerstone’s WorkDay system to ensure prompt payments and filing in respective vendor folders
• Performs basic housekeeping / cleaning duties to maintain a clean working environment
• Provides thoughtful feedback and solutions to pharmacists and colleagues to develop comprehensive patient care plans
• Prioritizes, communicates, and resolves patient and client concerns to provide optimal patient care
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Exceptional customer service skills, someone who genuinely enjoys interacting with patients over the phone.

• Team player, organized, and an effective problem solver
• Excels in a fast-paced pharmacy environment
• Strong interpersonal communication with exceptional verbal and written skills

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education Level
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Years of Experience
• Minimum 1 year of related experience in pharmacy order entry.
• Requires background working in a community pharmacy with a general understanding of pharmaceuticals and pharmacy operations.
• Certification/Licensure
• Certified Pharmacy Technician required
• CPhT license is a plus but not required
• PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Standing – 80%
• Walking - 10%
• Sitting – 10%
• Squatting – Occasional
• Kneeling – Occasional
• Bending – Occasional
• Driving – Occasional
• Lifting – Occasional
• DISCLAIMER
• The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. I have read the Pharmacy Technician job description and understand the functions and objectives of the position.
• Time Type: Full time
• Pay Range: $19.10--$26.80
• Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:
• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.
• At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.
• Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.
• Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.