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Actalent Pharmacy Technician in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description
Responsible for processing prescriptions through the pharmacy system, including adjudication of claims to third-party insurance plans on patient care units. Assist with filling medication orders accurately and in a timely manner, collect medication histories as part of the medication reconciliation process, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds. The DDP Technician facilitates the delivery of medications to patients and their families in hospital and clinic settings, coordinates payments, and communicates issues to the pharmacist and the Prior Authorization Team as needed. Excellent communication skills are required for interacting with patients and their families via telephone and/or in person. Additional responsibilities include participation in service line meetings as required, inventory management, processing co-pay cards issued by drug company programs for eligible patients, and completing prior authorizations according to the volume on the assigned unit. The successful candidate will be conscientious and focused on all patient needs relative to the discharge medication process.
Responsibilities
Process prescriptions through the pharmacy system, including adjudication of claims to third-party insurance plans.
Assist with filling medication orders accurately and in a timely manner.
Collect medication histories as part of the medication reconciliation process.
Participate in multidisciplinary rounds.
Facilitate the delivery of medications to patients and their families in hospital and clinic settings.
Coordinate payments and communicate issues to the pharmacist and the Prior Authorization Team as needed.
Interact with patients and their families via telephone and/or in person with excellent communication skills.
Participate in service line meetings as required.
Manage inventory, process co-pay cards issued by drug company programs for eligible patients.
Complete prior authorizations according to the volume on the assigned unit.
Communicate with multiple providers, insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, and manage other aspects of discharge medication management.
Perform all roles of a normal technician, including production, prescription processing, and delivery.
Essential Skills
Retail pharmacy experience
Pharmacy knowledge
Data entry proficiency
2+ years of experience required
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) certification required
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience as a lead tech, specialty pharmacy, or prior authorizations
Strong communication skills
Work Environment
Work in a hospital and clinic setting. Interact directly with patients and their families. Collaborate with multiple providers, insurance companies, and specialty pharmacies. Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and service line meetings. Manage inventory and process co-pay cards. Dress code and attire appropriate for a healthcare setting.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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Hiring diverse talent
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Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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