Pharmacy Technician, PACE in Springfield, Missouri at Advocates For A Healthy Community Inc.

*This position is for the PACE pharmacy*

About Jordan Valley Health:

Jordan Valley Health (JVH) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the health of individuals and families in underserved communities. We provide comprehensive healthcare services including primary medical, dental, vision, and behavioral health. Our mission is simple: Improve our community’s health through access and relationships. By working collaboratively with partners and continually innovating, JVH strives to be a leader in providing essential healthcare for the underserved, ensuring everyone in our community has access to quality healthcare.

Job Summary:

Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the computer data entry of prescriptions and filling of patient medication orders including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the pharmacy as defined by the scope of service to ensure that the unique nature of the patient’s needs are addressed.
• Assists patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders; may assist with deliveries.
• Assists patients with updating their pharmacy profile, including demographic, health and insurance information in the computer
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of, and conforming to legal requirements concerning the distribution of drugs, as well as good working knowledge of recent developments in the field of pharmacy (education by attending available conferences, meetings and seminars).
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and proper patient medication profiles.
• Responsible for interpretation of physician medication orders for accuracy.
• Enters prescription orders into the computer.
• Communicates with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization.
• Responsible for ensuring the correct dispensing and labeling of medication prior to verification by pharmacist
• Communicates with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims.
• At point of sale, verifies that the patient receives correct prescription (s) and offer pharmacist counseling.
• Assists with periodic medication orders to wholesaler, place orders on shelves, and verifies all associated paperwork.
• Assists with the pharmacy inventory.
• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of the pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations.
• Assists other pharmacy technicians.
• Maintains knowledge of loss prevention techniques.
• Keeps up with daily pharmacy staff projects.
• All other duties as assigned

Benefits Overview:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage: Three comprehensive plan options (Buy-up, Base, and High Deductible) through UnitedHealthcare's Choice Plus network, covering various deductibles and out-of-pocket limits. Includes access to telemedicine services via Teladoc.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Available for employees in the High Deductible Plan with employer contributions and tax advantages.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Options for both healthcare and dependent care FSAs, allowing pre-tax contributions for qualified expenses.
• Dental and Vision Coverage: Dental insurance through Cigna’s DPPO network and vision coverage through EyeMed’s Insight network.
• Retirement Plan: Pre-tax and Roth 403(b) retirement plans with a 5% employer match starting after 30 days of employment.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance provided at no cost, with the option to purchase additional coverage. Long-term and short-term disability insurance are also available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and crisis intervention.
• Additional Voluntary Benefits: Options for critical illness, accident, hospital care, and pet insurance through MetLife.
• Pay on demand available

Holidays:

• Nine paid holidays per year.

Health Requirements:

All employees are required to provide proof of vaccination for Flu, Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis (TB) as part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace.

Application Process:

Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter through the JVH career portal at Careers & Education - Jordan Valley. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Jordan Valley Health is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Required Qualifications:

• State Pharmacy Technician License.
• Minimum one year of pharmacy experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician.