Requisition Number: 11291
Reg/Temp: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location Name: Off-Campus (Other)
City: SALT LAKE CITY
State: UT
Department: UUH ISC 11C RX BILLING SRVCS
EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position works as a Pharmacy Technician Auditor in our Pharmacy Billing Department.
This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations, compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions, completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
- Effectively manages supplies of the department.
- Problem solves operational issues within the department.
- Collect and review data for accuracy
- Review and respond to all audits within the required time frames
- Identify areas of financial risk
- Use resources and systems to track and improve efficiencies
- Track and report audit results, financial risk and progress
- Billing systems and programs
- Assists with scheduling needs
- Develop training material and present to pharmacy staff and ensure understanding. Track and report progress.
- Educate billing staff regarding retail pharmacy operations and dispensing requirements
- Communication with colleagues, patients and other health care professionals
- Taking initiative to share knowledge with peers
- Use available resources and technology to further education and training
- Identify areas to improve efficiencies
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- May determine options from a variety of pre-established departmental policies and procedures, but cannot act outside of these unless authorized to do so by a Pharmacist.
- May vary work routines according to patient care priorities.
- Major problems encountered by incumbents include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.
- Challenges encountered may include problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy Department.
- Performing the essential duties of this position may involve standing for extended periods of time and/or handling heavy or bulky supply containers.
- Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.
Qualifications:
*
To qualify as a Tech 2 a minimum of 4 years of pharmacy tech experience is required.
All of the following license(s)
- Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.
Qualifications (Preferred):
*
2 years of pharmacy tech experience
Reg/Temp: Regular
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Work Schedule: M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Location Name: Off-Campus (Other)
City: SALT LAKE CITY
State: UT
Department: UUH ISC 11C RX BILLING SRVCS
EEO Statement
The University of Utah Health Care is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah Health Care is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
Overview:
As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position works as a Pharmacy Technician Auditor in our Pharmacy Billing Department.
This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical pharmacy services by maintaining proper stock levels in all pharmacy locations, compounding or otherwise preparing, filling, pricing, and delivering pharmaceuticals or other related items. The incumbent may perform duties such as entering prescriptions, completing reports, operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to provide Pharmacy Department services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Responsibilities:
- Assists the pharmacist in tasks associated with patient care.
- Effectively manages supplies of the department.
- Problem solves operational issues within the department.
- Collect and review data for accuracy
- Review and respond to all audits within the required time frames
- Identify areas of financial risk
- Use resources and systems to track and improve efficiencies
- Track and report audit results, financial risk and progress
- Billing systems and programs
- Assists with scheduling needs
- Develop training material and present to pharmacy staff and ensure understanding. Track and report progress.
- Educate billing staff regarding retail pharmacy operations and dispensing requirements
- Communication with colleagues, patients and other health care professionals
- Taking initiative to share knowledge with peers
- Use available resources and technology to further education and training
- Identify areas to improve efficiencies
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
- Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- May determine options from a variety of pre-established departmental policies and procedures, but cannot act outside of these unless authorized to do so by a Pharmacist.
- May vary work routines according to patient care priorities.
- Major problems encountered by incumbents include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.
- Challenges encountered may include problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy Department.
- Performing the essential duties of this position may involve standing for extended periods of time and/or handling heavy or bulky supply containers.
- Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.
Qualifications:
*
To qualify as a Tech 2 a minimum of 4 years of pharmacy tech experience is required.
All of the following license(s)
- Current Pharmacy Technician licensure in the State of Utah.
Qualifications (Preferred):
*
2 years of pharmacy tech experience