Pharmacy Technician

Innovation is at the core of what we do. We believe that by removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them and take them as prescribed. We are looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join us on our journey to make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play an essential role in empowering our customers to take their medications correctly and achieve better overall wellness.

Key job responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacist in filling prescription items
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy
• Work daily with leadership to ensure the right medications are put in the right packets
• Run automated machinery required to pre-sort and package medications
• Fill exception trays with appropriate medication
• Transition Amazon Pharmacy orders through different workflow stages
• Count and fill prescription vials and affix labels on bulk prescription items
• Pack and ship completed orders
• Sort and triage the right boxes to ship at the right time
• Aid the distribution manager and distribution pharmacists
• Clean, and help maintain, equipment and work areas
• Package medications for dispensing and for delivery
• Work a flexible schedule

Tasks performed may include billing, data entry, obtaining prescriptions and refills, processing denials, transfers and inbound/outbound calls. Communicate with patients, providers, pharmacies and insurance companies by telephone and email to obtain prescriptions, take refill requests and resolve billing issues/questions. Enter patients and order information into the pharmacy systems. Establish and maintain patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients. Process and submit prescription insurance claims for our customers along with resolving insurance problems and patient issues that may result from incorrect or incomplete information, therapy changes and pharmacy or shipping errors. Keeping patients informed on the status of their prescription or out of pocket costs in their upcoming shipments. Perform account adjustments, method of payment, banking and unbilled reconciliations Verify insurance data for completeness, accuracy, and compliance prior to billing including analyzing and verifying dates of service, quantity, day supply and billed amounts. Research missing and incomplete information resulting in billing errors and denials Complete prior authorizations with attention to detail and accuracy, prior to sending to the prescriber or Cover My Meds Transfer calls, tickets, claims, or shipments to the pharmacist when necessary Accept customer and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions, including refill authorization from doctor offices where permitted by state law Collect, organize, and evaluate patient information, while maintaining confidentiality of all information received. Receive and transcribe English-language prescriptions sent electronically from doctors' offices and external pharmacies. Communicate with providers to obtain new written English-language prescriptions or refill requests and verify that the information is complete and accurate. Ensure compliance with all company procedures, federal/state laws, rules and regulations Increasing knowledge and understanding of commonly prescribed medications and their uses. Collaborate with other members of the pharmacy team to maintain customer satisfaction Perform other tasks assigned while working in a fast paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• During shifts last up to 12 hours (standard full-time shifts are 10 hours excluding overtime, flex and part-time shifts may vary):
• Standing, bending, reaching above the head, kneeling, crouching and/or stretching
• Lifting and moving products up to 49 lbs in weight
• Manual dexterity of hands and wrists

Basic Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted in-State Board of Pharmacy License
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA)
• High school or equivalent diploma
• 6+ months of experience working with computer and web based tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ year of phone or customer service experience
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written)
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Experience navigating and troubleshooting technical issues
• 6+ months of experience working in a pharmacy related role
• Experience recognizing and identifying patient medications
• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced work environment while consistently meeting standards for productivity and quality

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $46,280/year in our lowest geographic market up to $64,168/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits.