Pharmacy Technician Ambulatory Refill authorization

Job description

• Process refill authorization requests for assigned ambulatory clinics. Review for accuracy and apply appropriate authorization protocols.
• Identify valid requests and triage appropriately to pharmacist or provider for review.
• Document the receipt, status and outcome of authorization requests in the electronic medical record.
• Provide applicable documentation for pharmacist or provider to complete review
• Perform designated workflows and other duties as assigned
• Perform daily activities specifically related to triage procedures or program specific procedures
• Provide support for refill authorization requests that may include patient, physician or pharmacy outreach
• High School Diploma,
• Active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License, including the completion and maintenance of job-specific competencies and certifications.
• Must possess computer keyboarding skills.

Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
• Ability to read and understand medical-related terms.
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations.
• Skill at manipulating small objects, e.g., needles, syringes, ampules.
• Ability to use mechanical system for transfer of fluids.
• Knowledge of and skill at application of aseptic technique.
• Ability to establish priorities in workflow.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.
• Formal pharmacy technician training program
• 1 year of Pharmacy work experience, or equivalent additional education
• Medical office setting experience or health system experience
• Certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association.
• Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
• Medical and scientific nomenclature.
• Microsoft application knowledge (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook)