Pharmacy Technician - Data Entry

NEW PHARMACY LOCATION OPENING


Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
8:30am-5:00pm


~ Assist pharmacists in all operations of the pharmacy including processing, sale, and delivery of prescription medications, maintenance of patient pharmacy records, and drug inventory and supply ordering and maintenance. Pharmacy technicians will not perform any duties that can legally be performed only by a pharmacist. All pharmacy technicians will work under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Essential duties and responsibilities which must be performed in order to carry out the position purpose summarized above:
(The following description is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities of this position. Other duties may be assigned, as required.)


Work cooperatively with clinic and pharmacy staff
Handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
Set priorities and solve problems
Respond quickly to patient needs
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of the patient populations served by the organization
Procures and distributes medication orders per patient request, pharmacist request, provider request, or prearranged work assignment with a 95% accuracy rate according to established policies, procedures, and protocols
Perform data entry, process insurance claims, and fill prescriptions accurately and in a timely and efficient manner
Correctly count, pour, measure, package, and label medications when filling prescriptions
Accurately and efficiently enters patient information to maintain patient records.
Completes sales of prescriptions maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.


Maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
Assist in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations
Rotate stock to ensure use before expiration date
Identify and return any outdated and unusable medications
Restock medications accurately within specified time periods


Contribute to the effective operation of the department
Enters prescription information into pharmacy computer system accurately
Completes prescription sales transactions
Organizes and prioritizes work assignments
Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean and reports any malfunctions to direct supervisor
Maintains patient, prescription, and other required documentation accurately and documents in appropriate locations
Answers the telephone, identifying self and department and answer patient request and directs calls to appropriate personnel
Provides high quality customer service and answer pharmacy related inquiries in person and on the phone in a timely and efficient manner


Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department
Report any prescription errors or any other discrepancies to the pharmacist on duty according to current policies and procedures


# Assists in shipment or delivery of medication order processes when necessary
# Will act as a back-up driver for the delivery of prescription medications utilizing the NFP vehicle when needed
# Maintains patient rights and confidentiality at all times.
# Completes all required continuing education needed to maintain technician license in good standing.
# Must have an awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the population served.
# Completes other tasks as assigned by Director of Pharmacy or supervising pharmacist.

Qualifications:


# Specific knowledge, training or skills required to perform the duties of this position. Specific concepts, courses, training programs or required certifications:


(To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)


Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
High school diploma, GED or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma.
Must be registered as either a Registered Pharmacy Technician or Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Ohio Pharmacy Board.
Computer experience sufficient to perform data entry functions.
Must be able to meet credentialing requirements and successfully complete credentialing process.
Current BLS certification required.
Current valid driver's license. NFP will perform a Ohio MVR annually for insurance purposes
Demonstrated interpersonal skills: empathy, trust, respect and ability to establish effective relationships with people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Applies critical thinking skills and ability to work independently.
Displays team membership skills.
Demonstrated attention to detail.
Preferred: Outpatient/retail pharmacy experience, certified pharmacy technician
Essential Physical Demands and Working Environment:
(The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)


Ability to see, communicate, hear and utilize electronic communication devices.
Demonstrated ability to walk, sit or stand for long periods of time. xywuqvp Requires some lifting up to 50 lbs.
Work environment is stressful at times.
Previous experience that is necessary background to qualify for this position:
Entry level
REPORTS TO AND EVALUATED BY: Pharmacy Director