at Unity Point Health in Moline, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Retail Pharmacy Technician I
Moline, IL
Part-Time + Benefits
1st Shift – No Weekends
Under the direction supervision of a pharmacist, the pharmacy technician aids the pharmacist in the receipt, preparation, and delivery of medication to patients, families, and/or care givers. The technician maintains a practice environment that is in accordance with Illinois Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, USP, ASHP, DEA, and the FDA.
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccination Requirement: It is required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and Influenza. Exemption requests based on medical or religious reasons may be submitted, but must be approved for active employment.
Why UnityPoint Health?
+ Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.
+ Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
+ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
+ Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
+ Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org
Technical Support
+ Under the supervision of the pharmacist enters, labels, and prepares medication orders.
+ Maintains patients’ profiles by adding/updating demographics, allergies, and insurance information
+ Exhibits and maintains knowledge of the software, robotics, point of sale, and mailing systems utilized to prepare and dispense prescriptions, and over the counter products.
+ Exhibits and maintains extensive knowledge in processing insurance claims and reimbursement procedures.
+ Assists in maintaining adequate stock levels of pharmaceuticals and supplies through established inventory procedures. Communicates unusual usage patterns to supervisor and inventory staff.
+ Assists in the management of 340B and Pharmacy virtual and on-hand inventories.
Departmental Support
+ Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies, and projects
+ Serves on departmental committees as assigned.
+ Performs departmental inspections and controlled substance verification as assigned
+ Assists with the education, training or orientation of pharmacy technicians, and new hires.
+ Communicates with pharmacist or supervisor as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise.
+ Assists with Med to Bed program.
Customer Service
+ Assists patients who are dropping off and/or picking up prescription or non-prescription orders.
+ Communicates effectively with staff, physician office personnel, and customers to provide timely service, accurate information, to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.
+ Communicates with insurance carriers to resolved claim rejections, and communicates with insurance carriers to obtain refill authorizations.
+ Triage incoming calls. Provide answers to routine pharmacy procedures and refers drug information questions to a pharmacist as appropriate.
+ Enroll patients in the Med to Bed, including visiting patients on the floor to promote the program.
Education:
+ High School Diploma
+ Completetion of Pharmacy Technician Program at a community college or enrolled in Pharmacy School
Experience:
+ Retail experience is desired
+ Pharmacy retail experience
License/Certification:
+ Certified Pharmacy Technician
+ Active Illinois Pharmacy Technican License
+ Valid drivers licnese
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
+ Read/Write/speak fluent english.
+ Technical aptitude.
+ Mechanical aptitude.
+ Basic computer skills using word/email/web browser.
+ Knowledge of Pharmaceutical Technology.
+ Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Requisition ID: 2023-130327
Street: 500 John Deere Rd
Name: 6020 UnityPoint Health QC Trinity
Name: Pharmacy – Retail
FTE (Numeric Only; Ex. 0.01): 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift: 1st Shift, No weekends
External Company URL: http://www.unitypoint.org
