Pharmacy Specialist – Home Plus

Pharmacy Specialist – Home Plus

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Technician Registration – South Dakota Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) – National Healthcare Association (NHA)
• 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience
• Medium work – exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects
• Ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Performs thorough verification of insurance and maintains knowledge of payer guidelines.
• Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of medications.
• Demonstrates proficiency in operating health-system and pharmacy computer systems.
• Perform quality, timely customer service to the population served.
• Facilitates communication between nursing caregivers, physicians, referral sources, community partners, insurers and other departments as needed.
• Distribution and shipping coordination of medications.
• Assists with medication access and affordability needs.
• Participate in pharmacy inventory management.
• Comply with USP standards for compounding sterile products.
• Comply with USP standards for handling hazardous medications.
• Submit and receive prior authorization requests through insurance companies using various application processes (online tools, phones, faxes).
• Assists pharmacy staff accountant with billing, accounts receivable, and end of month processes (Home Infusion).
• Scheduling and Registration duties (Infusion Services).
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.