Pharmacy Technician I

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

 

• Responsible for proper documentation of precertification activities procedures • Informs patient and appropriate others as to financial requirements • Prequalifies third party coverage of scheduled surgical procedures • Coordinates authorizations with third parties and ensures medications are ordered for patient treatments • Collaborates with Physicians and staff to receive information related to patient’s pharmaceutical needs • Collaborates with physician for approval to dispense medication • Maintains adequate inventory; assists in development of appropriate par levels • Interfaces with billing for coding and authorization corrections • Posts all charges and payments in the practice management system and verifies and prepares bank deposit daily • Maintains files for contacts and phone numbers for third party communication for all offices • Considers patient rights, privacy, safety, and confidentiality in the performance of job duties and responsibilities • Responds to emergency situations with competence and composure • Communicates effectively with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers • Willing to travel to other COUG locations for business needs • Assists with Support Services when coverage is needed • Maintains strictest confidentiality • Performs related work as required 

 

A. REQUIRED • Three (3) years of experience working in a medical practice • Previous experience with precertification and prior authorizations with third parties • Pharmacy technician certification 

 

B. PREFERRED ADDITIONAL • Pharmacy technician experience strongly preferred • Electronic Medical Records Experience