Pharmacy Technician

Description

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Pharmacy Technician

 The Pharmacy Technician will perform many pharmacy-related functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and perform administrative functions of the department that do not require professional judgment or extensive technical training. Responsible for assisting the pharmacist. Fills and dispenses prescriptions, answers phones/e-mails/messages, and stocks shelves. 

Job Duties:

• Receive and fill prescription requests. 
• Verify information on written prescription and refill requests and Brightree delivery ticket is complete and accurate. 
• Communicate and educate other team members. 
• Answer phones, e-mails and other forms of communication and provide customer service. 
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for medications. 
• Document refrigerator, freezer and room temperature twice daily.  
• Document humidity of pharmacy twice daily 
• Establish and maintain patient profiles, including allergies, diagnosis, and lists of medications taken by individual patients. 
• Refer any questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist. 
• Explain insurance coverage and pricing to patients/caregivers. 
• Contact patients for a refill, create refill note in Brightree, and generate Brightree delivery ticket when needed. 
• File prescriptions that have been filled. 
• Order and maintain perpetual inventory of current lot number of medications supplies and enter inventory data into computer. 
• Update expiration dates in computer software daily. 
• Order prescription medications, labels, and supplies to maintain adequate inventory. 
• Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, check for outdated medications in current inventory, and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages. 
• Complete inventory counts before lunch and before pickup in the afternoon. 
• Problem solves inventory count issues. 
• Keep workspace and common pharmacy areas clean. 
• Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA. 
• Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required. 
• Maintains compliance with AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program. 
• Must work well with others in a team environment. 
• Positive and professional attitude and willingness to continue to learn and adapt to the continual changes in healthcare. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned  

Competency, Skills and Abilities: 

• Read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents 
• Write routine reports and correspondence 
• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community 
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations 
• Mental alertness and the ability to properly treat confidential information 
• Strong verbal and written communication 
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint 
• Organized and Detail oriented 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: 

• Mental alertness and ability to analyze large amounts of data and report in a clear and concise manner 
• Must be able to bend, stoop, stretch, stand, and sit for extended periods. 
• Ability to perform repetitive motions of wrists, hands and/or fingers due to extensive computer use. 
• The work environment may be stressful at times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuate. 
• Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen. 
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds as needed. 
• Excellent ability to communicate both verbally and in writing 

Requirements

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma is required 
• Three (3) years of prior Pharmacy experience is preferred 
• Valid and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred in the state(s) of practice 
• Registered with the applicable Board of Pharmacy and in good standing (can be registered upon hire) 
• Valid and unrestricted driver’s license