Pharmacy Technician , Fulfillment - Amazon Pharmacy

DESCRIPTION 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 have provided customers with the ability to find transparent and simple pricing, receive 24/7 customer service support, and have their meds delivered to their doorsteps while creating programs and products that embody our mission and position ourselves in becoming the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy. 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.
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Key job responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the state board of pharmacy
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• 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 from initial dispense through quality control
• Count and fill prescription vials and affix labels on bulk prescription items
• Pack and ship completed orders including printing and affixing appropriate labels on dispenser, shipping boxes
• Sort and triage the right boxes to ship at the right time
• Aid the distribution manager and distribution pharmacists with receiving, shipping, counting, and packing
• Clean, and help maintain, equipment and work areas
• Package medications for dispensing and for delivery
• Work a flexible schedule - shifts will possibly start and end outside of normal business hours

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 (This includes Pharmacy Technician, Trainee, and Assistant Licenses). Additional licenses may be required if domicile state differs from state of employment.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA)
• High school or equivalent diploma
• 6+ months of experience working with computer and web based tools
• Experience multitasking with phone and computer skills

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.


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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $45,240/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 This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.