Job Description

Job Location Parkview Health Niagara Memorial Medical - Niagara Falls, NY 14302 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift Days Job Category Pharmaceutical

Perform duties to prepare and dispense prescription medications and supplies under the direction of a

Registered Pharmacist, in a fast-paced pharmacy where attention to accuracy, regulatory compliance,

and efficiency are critical to patient safety and care, working within the limits of standard or accepted

practice.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform job assignments in full compliance and complete understanding of the State and Federal

laws and internal policies and procedures governing the handling, dispensing and distribution of

medications dispensed by Parkview Rx.

• Provide support to Pharmacists by entering prescription information, submitting claims for payment,

and handling patient questions and concerns regarding medications and delivery.

• Communicate with patients, facilities, payors, and prescribers regarding issues concerning

prescriptions and to obtain proper authorizations and prescription details to refill prescriptions.

• Assist in the prior authorization process to expedite prescription fulfillment. Gather and document

demographics to be used to fill prescriptions as well as to coordinate billing of medications to be

dispensed by the pharmacy.

• Interact with patients by delivering medications per the meds to bed program guidelines and provide

customer service throughout the fulfillment and pick up of patient’s prescriptions.

• Prepare, label, and dispense medications under Pharmacist supervision. Responsible for prioritizing

and navigating the print pharmacy system’s print queue, printing medication labels, and checking

for inventory balance on medications in the pharmacy ordering system.

• Support Pharmacist in keeping accurate inventory levels. Sort and stock inventory of medications,

vials, and dispensing supplies and return excess stock or unused medications to inventory.

• Assist with the packaging and shipping of medications and supplies as required, to maintain

workflow and commitments to customers.

• Ensure patient’s order is satisfied to completion by reviewing patient profile in pharmacy system.

• Monitor and triage incoming faxes/documents and process incoming orders. File, fax, and copy

various materials as needed.

• Maintain clean and safe work environment.

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

COMPETENCIES:

• Consistent focus and attention to detail resulting in superior accuracy.

• Demonstrated organizational skills an ability to track and monitor progress of workflows to maintain

timely delivery of medications.

• Proficient computer skills and ability to easily navigate through pharmacy system and Microsoft Suite

(Word, Excel, and Outlook) applications.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently on assigned tasks or in a team setting while focused on

detail, accuracy, and productivity.

• Proven experience as a highly effective communicator with internal and external customers; includes

listening, speaking, understanding, and writing in English.

Basic pharmacy billing experience with working knowledge of medical terminology, medication names, and pharmacy sig codes.

• Demonstrated ability to lift and move heavy packages (up to 30 lbs.) in compliance with safe

handling procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma and additional specialized training as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Minimum of one year’s experience working as a Pharmacy Technician with working knowledge of

pharmacy sig codes, medications, and electronic claim submissions strongly preferred