Location: Columbus,GA, USA
Description
Valley Healthcare provides comprehensive primary care, selected specialties and referral services for the Chattahoochee valley regardless of circumstances. We take pride in being patient-centered, team-based care, and we are not able to do so without you!
Our company is growing rapidly and we are currently in search of providers to help our growing families! We are looking for an experienced provider who is passionate about caring for patients and treating their medical needs. You will perform exams and procedures, counsel patients, and treat patients throughout their lifetime.
Salary:
$15.96 - Commensurate with experience
Hours of operation:
Monday-Friday
Weekend availability
Location:
Columbus, Ga, Talbotton, Ga. Fortson, Ga.
Benefits:
Excellent health, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance (paid 100% by the company)
403B
Competitive salary
CME and Expense Reimbursement
Generous paid time off and holidays
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Valley Healthcare System, Inc. in Columbus, GA. The role involves tasks such as filling prescriptions, assisting pharmacists, managing inventory control, and providing exceptional customer service to patients.
Qualifications
* Prescription and Pharmacy skills
* Experience as a Pharmacy Technician
* Inventory Control expertise
* Customer Service skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
* Knowledge of pharmacy laws and regulations
* Excellent communication skills
Summary: Performs all nonprofessional (administrative) aspects in the department, accountable for clerical duties that do not require professional judgment or extensive technical training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* This position is accountable for producing the following result: To provide support to the pharmacist and provide courteous expeditious service to our prescription customers. This includes, but is not limited to, inputting prescription data, billing insurance, ordering and maintaining proper pharmacy stock, communicating with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff, and accurately filling prescriptions and maintaining cleanliness and order in the pharmacy.
* This position is required to staff in the pharmacy every 3rdSaturday of the month and work at least 3 late nights (0830-2030) each month.
* Perform any other duties asked by supervisor when needed.
Potential Other Duties:
* Patient Assistance Program (PAM):
* Call manufacturers on status updates and order refills.
* Call patients to obtain required information for application process and utilize information to complete applications.
* Ensure to obtain signatures and prescriptions when deemed necessary per the participating Prescription Assistance Programs (PAP).
* Update patients on status of applications.
* Answer complex questions from patients and clinical staff while ensuring a high level of service.
* Utilize company systems, RX30, ECW, and Cervy to update needed information for application completion and submission.
* Review the financial eligibility information of patients and work the enrollment department as required to ensure that financial data is accurate and complete.
* Ensure the timely delivery of medications to program enrollees.
* Review processes and duties to reevaluate best practices.
* Identify qualified program requirements with participating PAP.
* Input data entry into various systems by accurately tracking tasks performed, contacts made, and medications distributed.
* Acts as liaison between the PAP companies, prescribers, and patients.
* Perform general project management: keeping track of issues and timelines, researching and solving complex issues, and compiling required documentation for daily activities.
* THIS INCLUDES PATIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS FOR HCV/HIV
* Medication Therapy Management (MTM) assistance:
* gather information to aid in Medication Therapy Management (MTM)Services
* perform medication reconciliation to ensure accurate and up-to-date medication lists
* aid in finding solution when financial barriers prevent medication access through Patient Assistance programs, drug manufacturer coupons, etc
* Prior Authorization (PA) :
* Contact physician's office to obtain and validate current prescriptions and clinical documentation that is required by the plans
* Initiate prior authorizations through Cover My Meds and follow up on all pending PA's within 48 hours
* Processes prior authorization requests in accordance with standards for accuracy, timeliness, productivity, and client performance commitments. Uses various business applications (CoverMyMeds, ECW, RX30, etc.) to perform analysis, obtain information, and enter prior authorization data necessary for claims adjudication.
Evaluation: The evaluation of work performance, including: specific duties, responsibilities, demeanor, and work ethic, will be ongoing and implemented by the Pharmacist per center policies.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications: High school graduate or equivalent. Successful completion of a pharmacy training course or the equivalent skills acquired through informal training and experience. Must successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check.
Compliance: Adhere to company policies and procedures and all Federal, State and Local medical service requirements. To include HIPAA Privacy & Security.
Confidentiality (HIPAA): Every employee is required to sign a Pledge of Confidentiality. Failure to comply with our Pledge of Confidentiality can or will lead to immediate termination of employment. Confidentiality applies to a patient's Personal Health Information (PHI) and includes: written, oral and electronic communications. Each employee has an obligation to maintain confidentiality after their employment/association with this facility ends.
Security (HIPAA): Every employee is required to protect their computer log-on and password. You must secure your work area prior to leaving it unattended for an extended period of time. You are required to log-off of your computer and secure your work area prior to leaving at the end of the day. If you have a responsibility for closing or locking files, securing equipment, or locking the building and you do not comply with these requirements, you will be subject to reprimand and/or termination based upon the infraction. We are required by law to protect patient privacy, identifiable patient information, and all properties containing such information.
Physical Requirements:
* Ability to stand for an extended period of time
* Ability to perform light lifting and repetitious physical activity
* Ability to type 40wpm
* Ability to follow oral and written instructions
THIS POSITION IS AT RISK FOR OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO BLOOD AND/OR BODILY FLUIDS