PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

JOB SUMMARY

Assists the pharmacists in performing pharmaceutical care and accurately fills prescriptions in a professional manner. Pharmacy technicians and trainees must always be supervised by a licensed pharmacist.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and prioritize prescription orders and refills 
• Answer phone calls and check voicemail system 
• Data Entry in Pharmacy Software System 
• Add insurance cards to a patient profile 
• Process third party claims 
• Process prior authorization claims 
• Communicate effectively with patients and co-workers 
• Dress professionally per Valley Health Care Dress Code Policy 
• Clock in and out
• Maintain professional integrity  
• Receive, store, and validate incoming supplies and drugs 
• Verify stock and maintain inventory records per VHC policy 
• Conduct NDC audits  
• Maintain a knowledge of 340B policies and procedures 

• Keep the pharmacy area clean and orderly 
• Check all stock for outdated medication on a regular basis 
• Process the return of outdated medication to reverse distributor 
• Process overstock returns to vendor 
• Operate pharmacy POS system 
• Close cash register and prepare deposits 
• Offer counseling on new prescriptions 
  • Refer all questions regarding prescription and non-prescription medications to the pharmacist 
• File prescriptions, except for Schedule II drugs 
• Place completed prescription orders in will-call area 
• Apply payments to credit accounts 
• Print patient medication lists 
• Mail out prescriptions per VHC policy 
• Pack medications in SureMed Packaging using guided packing software 
• Enroll patients in Sync Program and/or facilities 
• Order supplies 
• Maintain all licensing requirements, including continuing education 
• Use fax machine to send/receive prescriptions and notifications 
• Send and receive electronic orders in Pioneer system 
• Appropriately identify and handle Hazardous drugs 

Attend meetings as required 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Technician Trainees must register with the West Virginia Board of Pharmacy 

Certified Technicians must maintain State and National licensure (or  

equivalent)