Pharmacy Tech/Biller

Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.   

It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.

Benefits Eligible

Not Benefits Eligible

Work Shift

Day - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)

Department

8530 Patient Financial Services

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will perform assigned tasks, within their scope, necessary for the operation of the pharmacy.

QUALIFICATIONS

License /Certification
Required: Pharmacy Technician registration with the California State Board of Pharmacy
Preferred: Certification as a Pharmacy Technician

Education
Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience
Preferred: One year pharmacy technician experience

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential

Keeps the pharmacy organized and clean. Maintains a friendly service based attitude and work environment. Constantly strives to improve processes, productivity and quality.

Keeps other staff apprised and informed, assists in training and mentoring. Keeps the Outpatient Pharmacy Manager informed of any potential issues or areas of concern on an ongoing basis.

Answers telephone with courtesy. Takes messages as required, and refers technical/clinical problems to the Pharmacist as appropriate or required by law.

Participates in Pharmacy staff meetings, training, and ongoing education.

Self-reports medication errors.

Addendum (essential for specific dept)

EMPLOYEE AND RETAIL PHARMACY:

Assists the pharmacist in preparation of prescriptions within the scope allowed by California State Board of Pharmacy, Federal Law, and Kaweah Health Policies. Processes prescriptions through the Pharmacy Information System. Appropriately submits claims to insurance/payers. Contacts and follows up to physician offices for refill request and inquires. Maintains the database for the Information System including addition of new medications, pricing updates, physician database, back-ups, software updates, etc. End of day processing under the supervision of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) and Outpatient Pharmacy Manager. Provides reporting and audits when requested. Consistently documents refrigerator temperatures as part of established pharmacy policies and procedures. Assists the PIC in control substances perpetual inventories and CURES reporting. Maintains records, logs and prescriptions as mandated by State and Federal Laws and Regulations and Kaweah Health Policy under the supervision of the PIC. Responsible for deposits of monies/checks to Patient Financial Services per Kaweah Health policy. Responsible for end of day and end of month reconciliation of funds with the Point of Sales (POS) systems in use at the Pharmacy, including all types of payments. Under the supervision of the PIC, helps manage inventory and returns. Acts upon recall notices immediately. Orders pharmaceuticals for dispensing and pharmacy supplies. Orders contracted items and utilizes cost effective generic medications when applicable. Removes outdating unusable medications for return or disposal. Performs annual physical inventory per Kaweah Health policy. Assures medication stock is rotated when new orders are received and placed on the shelf. Assists the pharmacist in providing effective, appropriate, and safe pharmacy services. Recognizes situations that exceed technician authority (e.g. drug information, pharmacist checks, etc.) and refers to pharmacist for follow-up and resolution. Always obtains pharmacist verification prior to dispensing medications to customers. Assists customers and keeps them apprised in processing prescriptions, billing, sales, pick-ups, mail outs, and payment collection if necessary.

Performs pharmacy deliveries as part of the meds-to-beds program. Pharmacy deliveries will be for patient specific discharge medications from a Kaweah Health outpatient pharmacy. Pharmacy personnel may access unit specific medication rooms for medication deliveries when acting in this capacity and in accordance with Kaweah Health and department policies.