Pharmacy Technician

Organizational Summary
At the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF), we are driven by a vision of a future where health justice is a reality for all, particularly for those living with or at risk of HIV. We envision a world where race does not impact one's health and wellness, where the stigma around substance use is eradicated, where an HIV diagnosis does not limit one's quality of life, and where HIV transmission has been completely stopped.

Our mission is dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and social justice for the communities most affected by HIV. We do this through offering sexual health and substance use services, advocating for those in need, and building strong partnerships.
Our strategic plan is built upon five core values that guide our work and our team: Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence. We are in search of individuals who are passionate about making a difference, who are leaders in public health, and who are committed to the practice of racial justice. Join us in our fight to create a better future for all.

Position Overview:

The Pharmacy Technician is a vital patient care position within a non-profit organization that provides HIV and sexual health services. This role requires a committed and compassionate individual to support pharmacy services, including PrEP and HIV therapy.  

The Pharmacy Technician will report to the Pharmacist in Charge to provide patient service, prescription processing, payor assessment and billing.  Additionally, they will manage resources, follow federal and state regulations, and support organization initiatives.   

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prescription Processing:  

• • Enters patient and medication order information into the pharmacy system. 

• • Accurately prepares medication orders for dispensing by the pharmacist by retrieving, counting, pouring weighing, labeling, and mixing medications. 

• Insurance and Benefits Investigation: 

• • Coordinates billing and obtains cost approval.  

• • Processes and submits insurance claims. 

• • Assist patients and prescribers with the Prior Authorization process. 

• • Investigates alternative payor options to decrease out-of-pocket costs. 

• Prescription Delivery Coordination:  

• • Schedules refills for delivery. 

• • Packages prescriptions for home delivery services. 

• • Operates cash registers to accept payment from customers. 

• Patient Outreach Services:  

• • Notifies patient and schedules refill orders when due. 

• • Notifies pharmacist of patient compliance issues and concerns. 

• Inventory Management 

• • Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs. 

• • Assists the pharmacist with inventory of drugs. 

• • Receives and stocks daily drug order. 

Other Duties:

• Checking expiration dates for Inventory. 

• Pharmacy upkeep, making sure things are orderly and presentable. 

• Working with IT on systems operation and maintenance when needed.  

• Other duties as assigned. 

Compensation: $30 an hour

Qualifications:

• Communication Skills: De