Pharmacy Technician

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Mens Health Foundation

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

West Hollywood, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for filling prescriptions, maintaining patient profiles, and ensuring compliance with Board of Pharmacy and DEA requirements. They also handle insurance coordination, inventory restocking, and provide high-quality customer service to patients.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and a valid Pharmacy Technician license from the CA Board of Pharmacy. You are proficient in basic computer operations, including electronic medical records and pharmacy systems, and have experience or education in healthcare, preferably with HIV and sexual health medications.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Pharmacy Technician license

Electronic medical record systems

Pharmacy computer system

Windows Explorer

HIV medications

Sexual health medications

340B program

HIPAA

OSHA

Job Description

Are you in search of a fulfilling and meaningful position? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes growth and development? 

Here at Men's Health Foundation, we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare.

"Reimagining Healthcare" is our commitment to affirming the unique experience of every patient. We prioritize our patients’ evolving needs and strive to help each patient feel comfortable, understood, and respected. 

Why Men's Health Foundation? 

Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals. We believe that by reimagining how healthcare is delivered, we can help create greater health equity for those most at risk, breaking down barriers to care. We welcome all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.

We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization and seek to provide a generous and competitive benefits package to support our employee's well-being. We offer the following: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance (may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)
  • 11 Paid Holidays + 1 mental health day
  • 401(k) Retirement plan (may be eligible for employer matching up to 4% following completion of 90th day of employment)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 40 hours of sick pay (following completion of 90th day of employment)
  • 120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

We seek team members who embrace and champion diversity, as our work within the LGBTQ+ community promotes positive sexuality and inclusivity. Candidates should be comfortable with exposure to imagery, events, and materials that reflect our culture of acceptance and expression, ensuring alignment with our values.

Overview 

Participates in all aspects of filling prescriptions, performs clerical work to maintain pharmacy standards and legal requirements within the scope of practice outlined by the Board of Pharmacy. Interacts with patients and provides excellent customer service to coordinate safe and effective medication practices for patients.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

  • Maintain and update patient profiles and prescription files.
  • Enter prescriptions into electronic system efficiently and accurately.
  • Fill prescriptions and coordinate auto refill for applicable patients.
  • Prepare packages for shipping and delivery.
  • File prescriptions, paperwork.
  • Comply with 340B, State Board of Pharmacy, and DEA requirements.
  • Answer pharmacy phone calls, return calls to patients, maintain voicemail.
  • Communicate with insurance companies/manufacturers to resolve coverage issues, initiate prior authorization process, activate manufacturer co-pay cards.
  • Document in appropriate databases.  
  • Run register, coordinate billing, and balance cash at end of day.
  • Reorder and restock drug and related materials necessary to operate the pharmacy and verify receipt against invoices.
  • Run and interpret pharmacy reports.
  • Process returns to inventory as well as to distributor. Return expired drug to reverse distributor. 
  • Attend meetings required for position (i.e., Department meetings, all-staff meetings, multi-disciplinary team meetings)
  • Maintain a work environment conducive to excellent customer service and act in a professional manner in the workplace.
  • Light travel as required for training purposes. 
  • Participate in clean-up as appropriate. 
  •  Participate in regularly scheduled and ad hoc physical drug inventories as directed. 
  •  Works with other departments and organizations as appropriate to promote exceptional integrated patient care.
  •  Handle other pharmacy related duties as appropriate.
  •  Participate in annual OSHA and HIPPA trainings. 
  •  Fully uphold all principles of confidentiality and patient care. 
  •  Adhere to all professional and ethical behavior standards of the healthcare industry.
  • Interact in an honest, trustworthy, professional, and respectful manner with patients, employees, visitors and vendors.
  • Other duties may be assigned, are required. 

Qualifications

  • Healthcare experience or education.
  • High school diploma or general education (GED).
  • Valid Pharmacy Technician license from CA Board of Pharmacy.
  • Basic operation of a computer workstation, electronic medical record, and pharmacy computer system.
  • Use of Windows Explorer (electronic file-handling).
  • Able to speak Spanish, preferred.
  • Experience with HIV and sexual health medications.
  • Specialty experience with 340B program desired.

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Mens Health Foundation

Men’s Health Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization fighting healthcare inequity in Los Angeles with Mills Clinical Research and our clinical partner Southern California Men’s Medical Group. Our Public Programs include SoCal Club, a community center in South LA for gay and trans people of color under 30, as well as access for all ages to PrEP and PEP, help with health insurance, and assistance for people living with HIV. Our in-house pharmacy is URAC-accredited, and our clinics accept most major insurance plans. If you’re currently uninsured or underinsured, we can serve you too.
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