Solutions.
CFRx/AIMRx - How does this program track the medications? correct answers This inventory
system tracks the balance on hand (BOH) based on filled prescriptions and cycle count
completions.
Out of Stock Scans - When is this completed? How many times per week? correct answers
Should be completed once a week, every Saturday, the day before your order day. Done to verify
what is actually in stock and what isn't.
Cycle Counts - When are they done? How often? correct answers They are done daily.
Monday - Friday by 5:55 pm at latest
Saturday by 4:25 pm at latest
Sunday by 3:25 pm at latest
Outside Vendors - What days do we order? What days of the week do we receive orders? correct
answers Items may be ordered via Outside Vendor daily except Fridays and Saturdays. Delivers
daily Monday-Friday.
Define PHI correct answers Protected Health Information. Any information deemed confidential.
i.e. Medication names, patient names, DoBs, Address, RX number, Doctor information, etc...
Define HIPAA correct answers Health Insurance Portability and Accountability : Regulates to
who we can and cannot release a patient's medical/ prescription information to.
What is the responsibility of pick up ? correct answers Workstation in which patients are rung up
and pay for their prescription. Offer is made to counsel and patient signs to confirm
receipt/acknowledges HIPAA if necessary.
What is responsibility of production? correct answers Workstation responsible for phone calls,
and physically counting medications. Utilizes the quality production (QP) screen as well as the
accuracy scan.
What is the responsibility of drop off? correct answers Workstation responsible for typing new
prescriptions. Performs data entry/tp adjudication and maintains QT (Quality Triage).
Define Partial Fill - When is this used? What happens if violated? correct answers A Partial Fill
is when we may not have enough of a medication on hand to dispense a full quantity to the
patient. Partials should not exceed 3 days and are never billed through the insurance until the
remainder is filled. Violations included are, but are not limited to: Fines, Termination, Jail time.
Define Medicaid- What are the protocols when handling this insurance? correct answers
Medicaid: A state funded program in which patients receive their medication at little to no out of
, pocket cost. All prescriptions billed to Medicaid in NJ must be for legitimate and medical
purposes.
Medicare Part B covers correct answers DME and Diabetic supplies. SOME asthma medication.
HARD COPY ONLY.
Needs a diagnostic code with specific directions
Medicaid covers correct answers ONLY generic medication.
HARD COPY PRESCRIPTION.
NJ- Dark blue card with silver line
ID# starts with 7's
CONDER CODE in place of BIN#
Depending on patients income determines their copay
Medicare Part D covers correct answers prescription drugs. Most commonly used insurance at
CVS.
Schedule II Medication - What type is this? Federal/State laws? How is this handled in the
pharmacy? How is this ordered? correct answers -Narcotic medications i.e. Percocet, Vicodin,
Adderall. Only valid for 30 days from the date the script was written, unless the doctor states the
prescription is to be filled on or after a specific date. Can only be counted by the pharmacist on
duty. Must be kept in a locked/secure safe. Ordered via a DEA 222 form.
Questions that a technician is allowed to answer Vs. the Pharmacist. correct answers -Tech:
Location of a medication or another front store merch, refill questions for prescriptions, cost of
medication.
-Pharm: Medication recommendations, drug interactions.
Functions/Job tasks a Technician can perform Vs. Pharmacist correct answers -Techs cannot
handle CII medications, verify prescriptions or perform consultations.
What is the sig code for eyes? correct answers O for optic
What is the sig code for ears? correct answers A for audio
What is the sig code for right side ? correct answers D
What is the sig code for both sides ? correct answers U
What is the sig code for left? correct answers S
drops correct answers gtt
"every" correct answers Q
everyday correct answers qd or QD