Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Jersey City, NJ

Job Summary:

Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications in a safe and effective manner under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and adheres to corporate/department policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws.

Essential Functions:

• Intake of new prescriptions including pertinent patient information
• Prepares/packages medications for pharmacist verification;
• Ability to interpret, calculate the data entry of prescriptions/insurance info
• Calling insurance companies to resolve issues;
• Initiating Prior Authorization process
• assists in pharmacy inventory management: inventory returns, restocking shelves, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, monitor for outdated drugs, and physical inventory preparation
• assists patients/ring out sales at POS while providing quality customer service in a timely manner
• maintains and demonstrates solid knowledge regarding generic to trade name relationships, pharmacy calculations, and Rx abbreviations and symbols

Job Requirements:

• High School Graduate or equivalent. Associate s degree preferred
• One year of retail pharmacy preferred
• Valid NJ Pharmacy Technician license, required

Hours:

• PD Hours 3 days per week (M,W, & F) 10A-6P
• No weekend hours
• Minimal travel required as needed

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Hourly Rate: $26.91