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St. Joseph's Hospital pharmacy technician (JR24-53104) in Buckhannon, West Virginia
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Responsible for securing patient data based upon comprehensive data elements, financial education/counseling, insurance verification, provision of clinical information for pre-certification, authorization and third party claims management. Interviews patient for clinical, financial, and history information and arranges appropriate clinical care. A Clinical Pharmacy Technician will work independently gathering and submitted patient information with oversight of a pharmacist as needed. They will be responsible for performing pharmacy related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures that provide optimal pharmaceutical care.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High school diploma or Equivalent. 2. One of the following: One (1) year of Pharmacy Technician or healthcare related experience AND - Be Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) - Registered with the stateBoard of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician upon hire (except PA). OR Three (3) years Pharmacy Technician or healthcare related experience AND - Nationally certified (PTCB or EXCPT) within 15 months of hire AND - Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy within 15 months of hire (except PA). - Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician trainee upon hire (except PA). 3. Must complete job specific competencies or obtain specialty certification within 90 days of hire.
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. Associates degree OR Post high school education in a science field of study OR graduate of a pharmacy technician training program.
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
- Drafts various correspondence letters and sends to referral source when necessary.
- Gathers and documents patient demographics, insurance information, needs assessment, patient history, and other data as needed.
- Initiates refill/follow up calls and schedules delivery as needed
- Provides information and answers to patient/caregiver questions and refers to clinician when appropriate or requested.
- Identifies all patients requiring pre-certification or pre-authorization at the time services are requested or when notified by another hospital or clinic department.
- Contacts insurance company or employer to determine eligibility and benefits for requested... For full info follow application link.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)