Pharmacy Technician Ambulatory Refill authorization
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)