Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - Pavilion Retail Pharmacy

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Reports to Director of Outpatient Pharmacy. Provides assistance to pharmacist to prepare and dispense prescriptions for the Retail Pharmacy. Under the supervision and work direction of staff pharmacists, the Pharmacy technician performs and learns primary tasks. Enters prescription details in patient profile, selects correct medication, places in container, and labels for pharmacist review. Prepares store for physical inventory. Prices and stocks merchandise.  May perform other duties as required for patient care and customer service.

8 hour shifts, rotating days, nights and weekends.

 Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Some college work in life sciences desirable.

Minimum Work Experience

 

• Previous experience in hospital or community pharmacy highly desirable.
• In lieu of prior experience, evaluation period may be extended while on-the-job training occurs.
• Previous computer experience desirable.
• Familiarity with basic equipment such as typing on keyboard, electronic calculator, etc.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred (CPhT/NPS)
• Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy required prior to start date.

 

Required Skills

1. Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objective under time constraints
2. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
3. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with persons of varying backgrounds and education level
4. Ability to identify and address the needs of different patient age groups and effectively communicate with those patients
5. Knowledgeable in computer applications, calculations, basic medical terminology, filling of medication orders, and
6. Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job function
7. High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintains proper stock; removes any outdates discovered. Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control
• Checks that all items and tasks are completed by end of shift
• Medications filled in a timely manner
• Keeps ample inventory, while minimizing waste and over stock
• Responsible for maintaining temperature logs and maintaining compliance with regulations.
• Drugs prepackaged properly; labeled correctly
• Provides consistent performance in regards to medication errors and accuracy
• Uses appropriate judgment refers problems to pharmacist if needed
• Communicates effectively, does not leave assigned duties incomplete
• Organizes time effectively to meet changing workload demands
• Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals
• Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC when possible to assist in locating products.
• Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
• Processes (corrects and resubmits) third party claims in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacist.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 16-31%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

 

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

 

 

Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 100 lbs

Pushing - Up to 100 lbs

 

 

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

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I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regiona