PHARMACY TECHNICIAN/TECHNICIAN IN TRAINING

Salary:

Certified Pharmacy Technician: $22.01-$33.02

Pharmacy Technician in Training: $18.33-$26.51

 

Primary Scheduled Hours: Days, 10 hour shifts

 

Job Summary: Under the direction and supervision of the Pharmacist, responsible for preparing medications to be dispensed to patients, maintains a clean and clutter free work environment, assist in records management and filing, assist in inventory ordering, stocking, and inventory control, maintains positive relationship with customers and other departments. This position is either for a Certified Pharmacy Technician or for an individual who desires to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician; training will be provided for the right candidate. 

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Prepare new and refill prescriptions for Pharmacist review including but not limited to order entry, insurance adjudication, medication procurement from stock, filling, and labeling.
• Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty.
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with filling prescriptions, insurance adjudication and communication when an issue with a prescription arises.
• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Resolve customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Takes customer to OTC aisle, when possible, to assist in locating products.
• Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
• Interact with medical office staff to gather pertinent information about prescriptions that require a resolution of issues that arise.
• Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Including but not limited to inventory management and will-calls to customers.
• Assist in maintaining the will call prescriptions at a date of 14 days or less.

 

Education Background and Experience Requirements

CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN:

Minimum Education:

Completed Certified Pharmacy Technician Program

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Washington State Certified Pharmacy Technician

Required Experience:

Basic computer knowledge and current knowledge of site-specific pharmacy regulations as applicable to the job. 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

 PHARMACY TECHNICIAN IN TRAINING

Minimum Education:

High School Diploma

Required Experience:

Basic computer knowledge and current knowledge of site-specific pharmacy regulations as applicable to the job. 

 

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain regulatory requirements
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

 

Compensation/How We Care For You:

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation in increments increases annually.

Comprehensive benefit package including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Life and Disability Insurance
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• Gym membership
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Opportunities

 

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens.  All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.