Pharmacy Technician- 48 hours per pay period(Certified or non-certified)

Pharmacy Technician- 48 Hours Per Pay Period (Certified or Non-Certified)

This position works in the pharmacy department under the direction of a registered pharmacist, providing services to patients serviced in all departments.

The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point. The job responsibilities contained in this section must be supervised by a Licensed Pharmacist:

• Accept new written prescriptions or refill orders.
• Take refill request information from patient over the telephone, and process orders.
• Contact providers for refill authorization.
• Take oral, fax, and written authorization from providers for prescription refills.
• Enter new/refill prescription order into the pharmacy software system.
• Pick manufactured drug from shelf and fill/label prescription orders.
• Count or pour the manufactured product into a suitable dispensing package and apply label to dispensing package with technician's initials placed on the label.
• Present the completed prescription, original Rx order, and original stock bottle to the pharmacist for final verification/certification.
• Assist licensed pharmacists in preparation/dispensing of prescriptions.
• Assist licensed pharmacist in order to work effectively with the medical providers, and patients.
• Work with the Pharmacist to prioritize daily technician duties/tasks.
• Take inventory of drug stock, and prepare orders for vendors.
• Manage inventory electronically using pharmacy software.
• Check stock for outdated materials monthly.
• Inspect orders received from vendors, certify for correctness, and restock inventory.
• File prescription orders to maintain legal recordkeeping processes
• Work with pharmacy software/hardware systems to ensure reliable prescription dispensing.
• Complete and file daily reports (i.e. workload reports, controlled substance reports).
• Assist pharmacy billing staff as needed in the processing and back-billing of pharmacy claims.
• Communicate with patients as instructed by licensed pharmacist.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as requested.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Assist pharmacist with clinical services, including but not limited to the administration of vaccines if appropriate training is acquired.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee will comply with all Mille Lacs Health System (MLHS) policies, including safety policies, procedures, and rules. All will be expected to report unsafe conditions to a member of management.

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Must be registered prior to start date with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
• Previous On-the-Job training or experience may be considered in place of formal education.
• Computer experience needed
• Must pass criminal background check.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Registered pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, LPN Program, or equivalent Experience working in a hospital setting.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• Professional written and verbal communication
• Expertise with computer based data
• Customer/Client Focus
• Ethical Conduct
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Stress Management/Composure
• Teamwork Orientation
• Technical Capacity
• Thoroughness
• Time Management
• Quality and Safety focused

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This position's regular workdays are Monday through Sunday. Occasional evening work may be required as job duties demand. Supervisory Responsibility: Position does not have supervisory responsibilities.