Job Description

Pay range - $16 to $19 per hour, based on experience

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Staff Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will assist in all areas of pharmacy operations, including prescription preparation, sales transactions, customer service, and inventory maintenance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in stages of prescription filling process, including data entry production and sales.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering of medication and supplies
• Accurately and efficiently enter client and prescription information and submits insurance claims
• Properly packages and labels prescriptions
• Completes sales of prescriptions maintaining confidentiality and HIPPA compliance
• Assist in shipment or delivery of orders
• Communicate effectively with clients, prescribers, nurses and other providers
• Maintain client rights and confidentiality at all times
• Provide high quality customer service and answer pharmacy related inquiries in person and on the phone
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma
• 1-3 years of pharmacy tech experience preferably in a clinical setting
• Must be certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board and maintain a current certificate
• Maintain active Pharmacy Technician Certification and complete all required continuing education
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, have an attention to detail, and work under minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in mathematics, basic and advanced pharmacy calculations and display essential critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Computer experience sufficient to perform data entry functions

COMPETENCIES:

• Thorough knowledge and application of the state and federal laws that govern the use of drugs/controlled substances.
• Excellent customer service skills including a positive attitude, friendly demeanor, calm voice, and patience.
• Able to work independently and professionally in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate with peers, leadership and staff.
• Strong organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented and efficient
• Respects the confidentiality of information obtained through the position.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
• Interact with a computer.
• Communicate with peers and co-workers to convey or receive detailed or important information, instructions or ideas accurately.
• Requires some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally, the job requires 80% standing, 10% walking, and 10% sitting.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• This job is performed in an office setting, and in a generally clean and healthy environment.
• Occasionally employee will be required to go to other sites regarding work related matters in various weather conditions.

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