Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Integrated Resources, Inc is a premier staffing firm recognized as one of the tri-states most well-respected professional specialty firms. IRI has built its reputation on excellent service and integrity since its inception in 1996. Our mission centers on delivering only the best quality talent, the first time and every time. We provide quality resources in four specialty areas: Information Technology (IT), Clinical Research, Rehabilitation Therapy and Nursing.

Title: Pharmacy Technician

Location: Warrendale, PA 15086

Duration: 3 months Contract to Hire

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary function/purpose of this job.

Translate prescriptions filled out by the MDO and enters it on the patients profile. Look for patient's allergies, therapies, and current medication on different forms and enter them on the patient profile history. Verifies all information is complete on the Rx and all necessary information is entered on the patient's profile. Follows all necessary guidelines to ensure laws and regulations are followed. Vary work duties according to business needs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The 5 or 6 major task areas required of the incumbents to successfully perform in this job. This list should address at least 80 percent of the job's content. Weight: (%)

(Total = 100%)

1. Translate prescriptions filled out by the MDO and enters it on the patients profile Enter prescriptions from an imaged prescription within an order status. Technician also enters any necessary supplies in accordance with state regulations and enters any new allergy, medications, or health conditions identified. 40%

2. Look for patient's allergies, therapies, and current medication on different forms and enter them on the patient profile history 30%

3. Pre-QA Technicians - Perform the initial entry (translation) of the prescription from an imaged prescription within a referral status. They also input any allergy, medications, or health condition information on the referral into the patient's profile. Verifies all information is complete on the Rx and all necessary information is entered on the patients profile 25%

4. Other duties as needed. 3%

5. Responsible for good housekeeping techniques, adhering to quality and production standards while complying with all applicable company, state and federal safety and environmental programs and procedures. 2%

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum requirements to competently perform the key responsibilities of this job in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• High School diploma or GED, previous data entry experience.

• Previous Pharmacy Tech experience is preferred. Experience in a retail/specialty pharmacy setting very helpful.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment necessary.

• Good organizational ability and attention to detail.

• Excellent phone etiquette skills and ability to interact professionally with others.

• Must maintain confidentiality on all patient health information.

• Must be able to interrupt and execute all policies and procedures.

• Pharmacy technician certification per state guidelines.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within pharmacy guidelines helpful.

• Good typing skills and computer knowledge (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint).