Pharmacy Technician

Position Title: Pharmacy Technician
Duration: 04 Months with possibility of extension
Location: 1010 University Avenue, San Diego, CA92103
Shift hours: Mon-Fri 8-4:30 or 9:30-6:00
Description:
Provide customer service by triaging requests according to priority. Research medication order issues and facilitate their resolution by providing exceptional customer service support.
Key Responsibilities:
Triage customer service requests by Customer, urgency, and information/response required.
Resolve customer complaints, issues, and concerns.
Research questions, issues, and concerns as directed by management.
Answer incoming customer calls.
Prioritize and respond appropriately.
Direct to appropriate team member to ensure best service possible.
Obtain information, explain available products or services.
Respond to inquiries Collect, prioritize and sort incoming faxes to the appropriate Customer/area.
Review orders for completeness and fax back orders to customers as needed. Initiate non-discretionary calls to facilities.
Contact customer accounts according to call schedule to obtain updated patient information, and verify accuracy of Resident Log information, as needed.
Create and maintain accurate customer records.
Maintain required documentation for tracking and researching orders.
Communicate with pharmacy field staff via email, phone or fax regarding patient changes received from facilities. Understand Medicare Policy and Co-Pay requirements/guidelines.
Coordinate/manage STAT order process (check e-kit stock list and fax back to customer).
Assist team members/Customer as needed to meet workflow deadlines and/or complete miscellaneous projects.
Assist with training of new hires. Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA. Other duties as assigned; Job duties may vary by location.
Management Responsibilities (if applicable) None
Physical Demands:
May sit, stand, stoop, bend and walk intermittently during the day.
May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day.
May be necessary to work extended hours as needed.
Finger dexterity to operate office equipment required.
May need to lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds on occasion.
Visual acuity to see and read fine prints.
Specific vision abilities required by this role include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Qualification:
High School diploma or equivalent
Licensed pharmacy technician in California.
Pharmacy order entry experience
Long term care pharmacy experience
Strong interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be flexible.
Good math and analytical skills
Ability to interpret information.
Ability to maintain composure on phone when handling customer calls.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Excellent organization skills and detail oriented
Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of six months to one year customer service experience.
Previous experience as a pharmacy technician and/or medical records/data entry technician.