Pharmacy Technician - Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo - Day Shift - Full Time

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

Not Specified

Shift End Time:

Not Specified

AWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 - 8 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

8 hour shift between 8.30 A.M. & 5.30 P.M.

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$25.310 - $31.640 - $37.970

 

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. 

 

What You Will Do
To assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services that supports the mission, values and philosophy of Pharmacy Services and Sharp Healthcare. Performs technical tasks involved in the preparation, documentation and distribution of patient medications.

Required Qualifications

• California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) - CA State Board of Pharmacy -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• 1 Year In a hospital/retail pharmacy environment.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Daily operations
  Process daily reports at the end of each shift.
  Assists lead technician in processing daily, weekly and monthly reports and claims within the designated time frames.
  Performs pharmacy computer back-up procedure at the end of each day.
  Sets phone to call forward at the end of each shift, removes call forwarding and transcribes voicemail messages each morning.
  Assures that incoming phone calls are answered within 3 rings and with courtesy.
  Files original prescription hard copies numerically in designated prescription books each shift.
  Reconcile monies from medication courier services accurately at the end of each shift.
  Archives prescriptions as deemed necessary according to Sharp protocol.
  Willing and able to step into any technical role to help achieve a smooth pharmacy work flow.
  Willing and able to fill in at other sites to help meet the needs of the pharmacy.
  Stock supplies at the end of each shift.
• Distribute medication to patients
  Greets personnel entering the pharmacy with smile and acknowledges their presence.
  Accurately gathers and documents patient's name, demographics, insurance information, drop off time and indicates known drug allergies in accordance to department standards for all walk in prescription orders.
  Communicates to patient any delays in prescription processing and the steps taken to resolve the issue in a timely manner.
  Double checks each completed prescription prior to bagging, verifying the labeled medications match the enclosed bag ticket.
  Checks "will call" shelf weekly to see if any medications have not been picked up. Calls patients and notifies that medications are ready for pick up.
  Follows Return to Stock guidelines for all medications that are not picked up.
  Documents all medications picked up or delivered by having receiving party sign insurance log and adhering immediately to form.
  Asks for second identifier for every patient picking up a prescription.
  Accurately, and within designated time frames, prepares prescriptions, refills or balance for delivery or mail out prior to arrival of daily delivery driver.
  Follows up prior to closing if deliveries are not picked up by courier and arrange for pickup at alternate location.
  Documents all communication with patients regarding prescription status including, but not limited to, Call When Ready (CWR), medication shortage, etc.
  After receipt of medications from wholesaler checks and fills drugs on order according to site procedures. Contacts patients if necessary.
  Maintains appropriate levels of change in cash register.
  Accurately handles all cash, charge, delivery and doctor payroll deduct payments for all merchandise leaving the pharmacy.
  Consistently provides paying customers with a receipt for transactions.
  Maintain adequate inventory of cash register and credit card machine supplies.
  Perform end of day duties, including but not limited to, z-out register and credit card machine reconciliation.
  Initials voided transactions and refunds appropriately following system standards.
• Inventory control
  Monitors and documents refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily.<