Pharmacy Technician

General Information:

Job title:

Pharmacy Technician Schedule:

Part-time 1, 60 hours per pay period; participates in a shift rotation, scheduled between 8:00am and 7:00pm Weekend rotation: Rotation required; currently a minimum of every 5th weekend Saturday - 8:00am-1:00pm (subject to change) Holiday rotation:

Paid Holidays Position Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician position performs many pharmacy-related functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and performs all administrative functions of the department that do not require professional judgment or extensive technical training.

Position Responsibilities:

Assist patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders. Enters prescription refills into the computer. Creates a profile of the patient's health and insurance information in the computer or updates the patient's profile. Verifies that the customer receives correct prescription(s) at point of sale. Completes daily distribution center medication orders, places orders on shelves, and verifies all associated paperwork. Communicates with the Pharmacy Assistant to perform additional purchasing and special inventory control activities, placing orders where approved. Assists the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions, leaving dispensing container and bulk container for pharmacist verification. Prepares the pharmacy inventory. Screens telephone calls for the pharmacist. Compounds oral solutions, ointments, and creams. Prepackages bulk medications. Packages and labels unit dose drugs under supervision and final appraisal of the pharmacist. Maintains knowledge of loss prevention techniques. Perform other related duties as needed. Adhere Pack Input Technician Duties - as needed Processing adhere pack refills every month or if indicated, every 90 days. Ensuring profit margins and working rejections to ensure payment. Close monitoring of Adhere pack patients profiles to ensure medication accuracy and adequate refills. Contacting prescribers via fax or by phone to obtain refills for patient. Running reports to ensure adequate stock for Adhere pack patients. Ordering medications through the drug distributors. Monitoring adhere pack patient charge accounts. Reporting delinquent accounts to pharmacy manager. Communicate with adhere pack patients regarding bills, issues, or any other information regarding their medications. Perform other related duties as needed.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Pharmacy Technician certification preferred. Pharmacy technician registration is required or obtained prior to starting employment. BLS required or obtained within 3 months. 1+ years related work experience required. Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Intermediate to expert proficiency with computers is required. Knowledge of drugs, maintaining a sterile field, and handling hazardous materials. Strong quantitative and analytical competency. Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication, oral and written communication, and problem-solving skills.