Pharmacy Technician

Job DetailsJob Location: Downtown Health Center - Port Angeles, WA 98362Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $26.00 Hourly

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician  



Department: Pharmacy 



Reports To: Pharmacy Director  



FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 



Summary: 



Assist in various tasks or duties consistent with pharmacy technician licensure as outlined by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy and NOHN policies. Must be flexible and helpful in assisting the responsible pharmacist(s) to improve the operation of NOHN in support of the mission; to provide patient-centered, quality-driven, whole-person healthcare services, accessible to everyone in our community. 



 



Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 



Achieve Results 





Maintain drug storage areas, including inventory management (stocking, expirations, organization) 







Provide support or management as needed of patient medication assistance programs 







Provide assistance with medication refill program 







Process clinic prior authorization requests, maintain records, contact patients and pharmacies as needed 







Process prescriptions for cash, third party, or sliding fee patients 







Support compliance with the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs with regard to the 340B Program 







Maintain patient pharmacy records in electronic health record systems 







Utilize Epic EMR as needed for patient or pharmacy specific medication records 





 





Operational Excellence 





Utilize proper and consistent application of Lean methodologies and tools (kaizen, kanban) 







Support compliance with all Washington State pharmacy requirements 





 



Responsible Management 





Maintain effective, positive relationships with patients, staff, peers, and management 




Qualifications

Qualifications: 





Education: Successful completion of a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program 







WA State Pharmacy Technician License 







Remain in good standing with the WA State Board of Pharmacy 







Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, is not required but would be preferable  







Basic Life Support (BLS) certified and renewed on an annual basis 





 





Experience: 2 years or more retail pharmacy experience required.  







Skills: Proficiency in EHR systems, excellent communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, cultural sensitivity. 







Comply with all aspects of WAC 246-901-020: pharmacy ancillary personnel utilization 







Communicate effectively with peers, providers, and patients 







Uphold the mission, values, and vision of NOHN 







Create and maintain a positive culture 









Language: Must be able to read, write and speak English. Bilingual and willing to assist with translating bonus. 





Physical Demands: 





Require prolonged standing, sitting, some lifting of equipment. Normal accessibility and mobility are required.  





Work Environment: 





Fast paced work environment 







Normal overtime/extended work hours as needed 





Benefits: 





Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, 4% 401k Contribution, $50 a month HRA contribution to be used towards qualifying medical expenses, Paid Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays. 





Equal Opportunity Employer: 





North Olympic Healthcare Network is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, family or marital status, sex, genetic information, disability, creed, religion, citizenship, socio-economic status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.