Retail Pharmacy Technician

• Contributes to the department’s safe and accurate operations by prioritizing and organizing daily work for optimal operations of pharmacy
• Participates in the on-boarding of new technicians
• Answers telephones, screens phone calls/orders
• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, receives and enters prescriptions into the pharmacy management system
• Verifies information on prescriptions for accuracy and provides notification to pharmacists for possible errors and drug/allergy contraindications
• Identifies possible medication/prescription errors. Discusses error(s) with pharmacist on staff and PIC. Documents error in system-utilized error reporting tool
• Conducts prescription order processing to include packaging, reconstituting, and compounding/flavoring (if applicable)
• Distributes medication to the patient/customer and collects payment
• performs cashiering duties
• As the front line to all retail pharmacy customers, must present a professional, helpful, pleasant demeanor, showing respect in all patient/customer, coworker, and health care professional interactions
• Captures information and charges for purposes of billing third party payers
• reconciles billing and administration records. Will contact provider office if medication is not covered or prior authorization is needed
• Complies with federal state laws pertaining to pharmacy, including differing counseling requirements by state, HIPAA procedures and policies, etc
• Operates and maintains automated dispensing devices and may problem solve for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy
• Effective time management skills are critical to reprioritize work
• Must demonstrate initiative and be willing to work as a cohesive member of a team
• Performs administrative support functions for pharmacy operations, including filing
• Will ensure confidentiality of patient and other hospital information
• Tracks medication and supply orders and stocks and assists in keeping inventory at acceptable levels for patient care

• High School Graduate, upon hire or High School GED or equivalent, upon hire
• Pharmacy Technician: WA, upon hire

One year of retail pharmacy experience or equivalent

medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings