Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Tech)

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Job Summary In accordance with state and federal regulations, performs data entry and patient registration. Responsible for resolution of third party rejects and responding to high volume customer inquiries, working under direct supervision. Follows standard operating procedures and performs duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information. Duties may vary based on assigned department. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Job Responsibilities Using Walgreens prescription data entry procedures and guidelines, processes new patient registration by entering data into appropriate system. Handles patient prescription requests within HIPAA guidelines and enters refill orders for processing. Troubleshoots to obtain missing prescription information, and interprets medical abbreviations (SIG codes). Resolves all data entry related exceptions. Handles correspondence to patients (inbound calls, chats, emails) and makes outbound calls to prescribers and patients as needed. Resolves Third Party Rejects by reviewing, gathering information, making corrections and resubmitting for processing according to individual plan requirements. Makes telephone calls to insurers and others to obtain information, gain override approval or otherwise resolve the Third Party Rejects. Provides assistance to Pharmacists, both those in the facility and those at other locations. Identifies and communicates issues to senior level staff as appropriate. Must obtain active technician license or certification within the first 90 days, and maintain an active techncian license or certification. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ::: {rel="rrWidget"} ::: ::: {rel="rrWidget"} ::: ::: {rel="rrWidget"} ::: ::: {rel="rrWidget"} ::: ::: {rel="rrWidget"} ::: ::: {rel="rrWidget"} ::: ::: {rel="rrWidget"} ::: ::: {rel="rrWidget"} :::