Pharmacy Technician I Central Float, 40 hrs

Pharmacy Technician I - Central Float

Primary Location Largo, Maryland Facility Name Largo Medical Center Employee Status: Regular Schedule Full-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Shift Variable Salary $27.94 - $39.71 / hour Job Number 1452229 Worker Location: Onsite Submit Interest

Job Summary: Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals
• Enters prescription information into computer system and prints labels for use by pharmacist.
• Receives payment according to terms of members plan.
• Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
• Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
• Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.
• Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
• Receives payment for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies selected by members.
• Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, and related issues.
• Identifies situations when patient should speak with pharmacist regarding use of drugs and asks pharmacist to speak to member.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications: Experience

• N/A

Education:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Pharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia) OR Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia)
• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable required.
• Note that qualified technicians who meet criteria for the Tech II jo position will be paid according to the Tech II pay scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.