Pharmacy Service Tech
28 days ago
Beaumont
Job Description As a Pharmacy Service Tech, you are Responsible for all requests placed on Pharmacy Line to include recording pertinent information in patient chart and completion of all necessary paperwork. Assists in the delivery of primary healthcare and patient care management as required. Able to double as a Medical Assistant and perform MA duties. Essential Functions of the Role: • Responsible for all messages on Pharmacy Line to include pulling patient charts and clarifying medicine dosage, last refill date. Also verifies if patient active within last two years and if patient is not active, responsible for mailing appointment reminder., • Calling all refills back to pharmacies and posting information in patient’s chart., • Filling out of and follow-up on prescription authorization forms., • Involves direct communication with physicians when medication dose or availability through insurance formulary is in question., • Handling all refill requests generated through Rx2000 Software., • Arranging samples for patients, • Coordinating and problem solving with any issue related to prescriptions., • Attends required meetings and participates in committees as requested., • Maintains patient confidentiality., • Uses oral and written communication skills to effectively convey ideas in a clear, positive manner that is consistent with the Advanced Cardiovascular Specialists (ACS) Mission., • Maintains established ACS policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control. Duties as Medical Assistant: • If appropriate training has been obtained, may 1) obtain/record vital signs; 2) take patient history; 3) accept telephone test results; or 4) call in physician-approved prescription refills., • After providing verification of completion of special training, may perform 1) EKG’s; 2) glucometer readings; 3) administer oxygen; 4) give sublingual meds to adult patients; 5) stress echos; 6) treadmills; or 7) give intra-muscular and/or subcutaneous injections to adult patients., • Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or provider or referral specialist as indicated., • Maintains patient files, record and other information in a professional manner following policy and procedures regarding documentation. Minimum Qualifications: • Medical Assistant or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT), • Previous Medical Office experience (preferred), • Computer experience, • CPT Certification, • ICD9, CPT HCPCS Coding Work Environment Clinical working hours Physical Requirements This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Salary and Benefits Full-time, non-exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; paid time off, and much more. The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed, but is not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.