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Family HealthCare Network
Pharmacy Technician
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A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
$45,468 / year median in California
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician Family HealthCare Network - 4.0 Hanford, CA Job Details Full-time $21.25 - $29.33 an hour 3 days ago Benefits Paid training Qualifications Report preparation Customer communication Pharmacy Technician License Math Technical Proficiency Full Job Description Primary Accountability The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing and supporting the daily operations of the Pharmacy Department. Description of Primary Responsibilities Responsible for preparing prescriptions for Pharmacist's final verification. Receives E-script orders from providers and new prescriptions from patients. Verifies patient specific information and enters/reviews data into the Pharmacy Practice Management System. Processes labels for new and refill prescriptions. Makes appropriate contact with prescribers to obtain approval or denial of refills and document refill orders accordingly. Selects appropriate product from stock by comparing National Drug Code (NDC); counts, measures and pours medication in vials or containers. Verify the entire information on the prescription label by comparing with original prescription, initial the label then affixes the label on vial or container. Presents hard copy prescription, finished package, patient receipt, monograph and stock container together for final review. Places filled and reviewed prescriptions on the shelves to await patient pick up. Completes and processes third-party documents and transmissions, authorizations, and TAR (Treatment Authorization Request). Check and process phone or fax messages periodically. Keep the Pharmacy work areas clean and organized. Files paperwork and prescriptions under supervision of the Pharmacist-in-charge (PIC). Operates cash register during patient prescription pick up, processes cash and credit card transactions, and obtains patient signatures for insurance log documentation. Keeps Pharmacist informed. Warning or Drug Utilization Review (DUR) screen appears during label processing. Prescriptions requiring Pharmacist consultation with the patient. Departmental policies and procedures and progress thereof. Monitors prescriptions in the wait area. Checks fill date. Runs will call reports. Removes all prescriptions over seven days old or as instructed by PIC. Returns pulled medications to stock. Reverses orders online. Delivers medications and prescriptions to other sites and maintains accurate delivery logs. Monitors medication stock levels as directed by pharmacist. Processes incoming medication orders. Compares items shipped to items ordered on invoice. Affixes price stickers. Places items on shelves or in refrigerator. Checks stock expiration dates on a monthly basis and rotates or removes items. Returns outdated/expired, damaged, overstock and recalled merchandise for credit and proper disposal. Assists PIC with inventory process. Responsible for adhering to the Attendance and Absenteeism Policy, recognizing that regular attendance is considered an essential function of all FHCN positions. Absenteeism is not being at work or failing to attend a paid workshop, training, or event unless the absence is protected by law. Ability to present to and work at any FHCN location, both at the beginning of a shift or during a shift, based on business need. Performs other duties as assigned.