Pharmacy Technician II - Patient Line Refill Center

Description

Pharmacy Technician II - Patient Line Refill Center

Location: Aurora, CO

Summary:

Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance and support for the registered pharmacist and patients. Acts as a mentor for Level I technicians.

Work Schedule: PRN Rotating

Responsibilities:

• Position Overview

  This position is within the Patient Line Refill Center (PLRC) and is non-patient facing. The team is responsible for following a standardized protocol approved by the UCHealth P&T Committee to ensure appropriate monitoring and authorization of medications for UCHealth primary care and specialty clinics. The PLRC team includes Pharmacy Technicians, Medication Access Specialists (MAS), Clinical Nurses and Clinical Pharmacists. They process over 80,000 refill requests per month on behalf of UCHealth providers. PLRC team members establish collaborative working relationships with clinic staff, providers, and patients across the UCHealth system to authorize, troubleshoot, and resolve prescription refill issues. Additional duties may include, but are not limited to, contacting patients and pharmacies for clarification of refill requests, transcribing details from faxes and phone messages into the electronic medical record and advocating for utilization of UCHealth pharmacies.

  Job Duties

  Accurately document pertinent information related to the refill request in the chart.

  Redirect refills for controlled substances and non-protocol medications to the clinics.

  Answer phone calls from patients and pharmacies.

  Call patients and pharmacies regarding the status of their refill and verify information related to the refill.

  Accurately input information from fax refill requests and patient calls into patients’ chart.

  Stay current with and appropriately utilize PLRC resources.

  Communicate with providers, clinic staff, patients, and PLRC team members in a clear and professional manner in person, over the phone, and in writing.

  Support the PLRC staff in prioritizing work, meeting performance standards and collaborating with other teams when necessary.

  Position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work independently and collaborate with the team. 

Job Duties

Accurately document pertinent information related to the refill request in the chart.

Redirect refills for controlled substances and non-protocol medications to the clinics.

Answer phone calls from patients and pharmacies.

Call patients and pharmacies regarding the status of their refill and verify information related to the refill.

Accurately input information from fax refill requests and patient calls into patients’ chart.

Stay current with and appropriately utilize PLRC resources.

Communicate with providers, clinic staff, patients, and PLRC team members in a clear and professional manner in person, over the phone, and in writing.

Support the PLRC staff in prioritizing work, meeting performance standards and collaborating with other teams when necessary.

Position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work independently and collaborate with the team. 

Preferred Skills

Minimum 1 year of pharmacy experience

Experience working in Epic

Proficiency in using all Microsoft Programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, etc.)

Ability to quickly learn new computer programs

Ability to adapt to change

Requirements:

• Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED.
  
• Required Licensure/Certification: PHAT (Pharmacy Technician) certification from State Board of Pharmacy.
  

The pay range for this position is: $20.87 - $27.13 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee’s contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years’ employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include pension plan and 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• 5 year incentive bonus
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
  

Loan Repayment:

UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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