Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

The primary purpose of this position is to assist Clinical Pharmacist to ensure smooth operation of dispensing 340B medications to Craven County Community Health Center patients. The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist and assists with the preparation, packing, and delivery of products and services.

Essential Functions

Customer Service

• Accept electronic and written prescriptions and evaluate information for completeness and accuracy
• Verify the accuracy of the patient information
• Enter prescription data and bill to patient's insurance through pharmacy software and generate prescription labels.
• Count and place prescription medications into suitable container and label prescription container appropriately.
• Process prescription medications sales only after a Licensed Pharmacist provides counseling to the patient.
• Deliver quality customer service to patients, responding to inquiries, questions, or requests, and referring them to the pharmacist for medical information.

Inventory

• Perform inventory audits and order supplies and medications as necessary.
• Verify the accuracy of orders received from suppliers.
• Record and maintain temperature logs as required.
• Segregate and process return out of date products from shelves periodically under pharmacist's supervision.
• Maintain records by recording and filing physician's orders and prescriptions.

Compliance and Training

• Ensure a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Participate in professional growth and development training.

Minimum Education and Experience

Completion of a nine-month Pharmacy Technician program or graduation from high school and one year of pharmacy-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pioneer Rx pharmacy software experience preferred. 340B Pharmacy program experience preferred.

Additional Information

In the event of a disaster, may be required to assist as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or management.