Long-Term Care/Retail Pharmacy Technician for a 3-Month Contract/Temp-to-Hire in New Hyde, NY

We are urgently seeking a pharmacy technician in New Hyde Park, New York. Fulltime position; Mix of days/evenings; Rotating weekends. This is a 3-month contract position with the option to hire on directly. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of experience in a long-term care/retail pharmacy, an active New York pharmacy technician license, PTCB (preferred), and strong data entry skills. If interested, please contact Kasey Graves either by phone at (281) 848-7414 or by email at [email protected].

Position: Pharmacy Technician
Start: ASAP
End: 12/30/2023
Schedule: Mix of days and evenings; rotating weekends
Salary: $22 to $26 an hour

Duties:  Processes prescriptions by triaging and inputting into PMC computer systems according to PMC and DEA guidelines in a timely manner to allow prescriptions to be filled and delivered to the patient.

Essential Functions: 
•    Triage, interpret and input orders into computerized med order system while meeting accuracy and productivity standards of the pharmacy. Audits input versus documentation and makes corrections as needed.
•    Performs drug calculations including basic mathematical calculations (e.g., converting milligrams, etc.).
•    May resolve issues of denials identified through adjudication, and follow-up claims in Point of Sale (POS).
•    Maintains current knowledge of Medicaid claim regulations and processes. 
•    May produce reports and keep management informed of unpaid claims and claims pending follow-up.
•    Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers in accordance with company values.  
•    May assist with drug preparation and dispensing under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.  
•    Performs other tasks as assigned, which can include assisting in any area of the pharmacy as directed by management.
•    Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
•    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:  LTC experience preferred, but not required.  1+ years of retail experience.

Ideal Candidate:  NY Pharmacy Tech license (PTCB is highly preferred, but not required). At least one year experience in a retail/LTC pharmacy.