Pharmacist assistant vs senior certified pharmacist technician

Differences between pharmacist assistant and senior certified pharmacist technician duties and responsibilities

Pharmacist assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Observe pharmacists and pharmacy technicians input prescription orders and filling medications to be dispense to patients
• Order medication when stock is low performs iv preparation per establish protocol; perform chemotherapy preperation per establish protocol.
• Operate POS system by ringing up customer orders and reconciling till when pharmacy closes.
• Operate a point of sale system, a traditional cash register, and a HIPPA signature device.
• Handle customer medical information according to HIPAA federal regulations.
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Senior certified pharmacist technician example responsibilities.

• Manage the processing of prescription orders, inventory, Rx insurance claims, employee training, and employee scheduling.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting team members in promptly, safely and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Take customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
• Understand the dynamics for billing and reimbursement of insurance, workers compensation, and Medicaid.
• Cooperate with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues in a timely and polite manner.
• Demonstrate the highest level of confidentiality standards in handling of customer relations, medical and prescription records and HIPAA compliance.
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