Pharmacy Technician I

Description

$2,500 Sign On Bonus! 

About Our Company

Advanced Diabetes Supply® was founded on the bold principle of creating a knowledgeable, reliable and demonstrably superior diabetes supply company. Our approach, coupled with a commitment to service and innovation, has catapulted Advanced Diabetes Supply® to a national leader in the industry. Creating high-performance, adaptive teams requires a relentless commitment to hiring the best. We strive to maintain a casual, fun environment whenever possible, but we don’t just play around. We work hard every day to provide a positive work culture and respectful atmosphere. The standards we set for ourselves are high, and we love to be challenged! If you enjoy working in a collaborative environment, have a passion for excellence and a bias for action, we may be just what you’ve been looking for.

Interested in learning more about our company and its culture? Visit us at www.northcoastmed.com

About The Position 

Hours:  8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PT, Monday to Friday

Location: Carlsbad, CA

The Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing professional mail order pharmaceutical services in support of our onsite Pharmacists, and in accordance with company policy, appropriate standards of care, and in compliance with URAC Mail Order Pharmacy Standards, NABP, and State and Federal regulations. The Pharmacy Technician I will work within the scope of responsibilities as dictated below with guidance and support from the Pharmacy Operations leadership team.

Essential Functions

• Assists pharmacists with dispensing processes, types inpatient orders, assists patients, and handles phone calls.
• Initiates phone calls to prescriber’s offices for prescription requests, refills, or verifications to be finalized by the pharmacist on duty
• Initiates phone calls to patients for new medication counseling or any other prescription matter to be finalized by pharmacist on duty
• Calls patients or prescriber’s office to collect medical records and inputs all information into database in a timely and accurate manner
• Sends faxes to prescriber’s offices for prescription requests or refills
• Follows an ongoing list of required phone calls to prescriber’s offices or patients in a timely and effective manner
• Processes prescription orders, communicates with prescribers and patients, and dispenses prescription orders as appropriate.
• Assists and supports patient education pharmacists, including the development of different types of materials as appropriate.
• Responds to patients’ questions or concerns about their prescriptions.
• Responds to coworkers’ inquiries or requests regarding patient orders/prescriptions.
• Ensures that patients are processed using good dispensing practices and that orders are shipped to patients in a timely manner.
• Ensures all required pharmacy documentation & data entry is completed timely, and in accordance with regulatory agency guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with continuing education and/or other licensure requirements, in order to maintain active licensure status.
• Complies with FDA mandates and self-imposed manufacturer restrictions on particular drugs, as applicable including REMS programs and manufacturer limited distribution drug requirements.
• Maintains compliance with fraud, waste and abuse policies, various state board of pharmacy regulations, CMS regulations, Medicare prescription drug plans, various PVM guidelines or contracts, PSAO, GPO or wholesaler guidelines/requirements, and any other contract agreements being managed by the pharmacy.
• Develops & maintains positive working relationships with Pharmacy staff and network partners, ensuring a team approach to pharmacy services.
• Adapts quickly to frequent process changes and improvements. 
• Is reliable, engaged, and provides feedback as to improve processes and policies.
• Attends all department, team, and company meetings as required.
• Meets patient service quality standards.
• Embraces and exemplifies ADS core values:
• We grow together
• We care
• We obsess over the customer experience
• We commit
• We WOW!

Requirements

• Active, Registered, and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the State of California
• 0-6 months’ pharmacy practice experience
• Combined education, training, and experience resulting in a strong familiarity with the standard concepts in good dispensing practices, and procedures related to Pharmacy services
• Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and pr