Outpatient Pharmacy Tech I

Outpatient Pharmacy Tech I

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Summary: This position provides general support to the pharmacist by reviewing, compounding and dispensing medications. All work is carried out under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.

This position qualifies for our Pharmacy Technician Incentive Program, which includes $5000 in commitment incentives spread over a two-year period. Payment is made after six months, one year, and two years of employment.

Responsibilities:

• Process prescriptions in a timely order and manner so as to best take care of patient needs.
• Selects and prepares medications (oral, topical, controlled substances, etc.) as authorized by a physician, under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Prepares medications for pick-up, delivery or shipping. Returns unpurchased medications to stock and processes credits.
• Solves issues with patient payment (prior authorization, patient assistance needed, etc.). Sells prescriptions to patients and processes payment. Accurately manages cash and other payments.
• Responds to and triages requests from customers for assistance with pharmacy services that do not require a pharmacist's professional judgment or expertise.
• Operates and supports automated dispensing technology to supply correct medications for individual patients, according to pharmacist and physician orders.
• Orders, receives, restocks, and rotates inventory and supplies, and contributes to expiration date management.
• Contributes to process improvement projects.

Education Requirements: High School diploma or GED. Completion of an academic pharmacy technician training program preferred.

Licensure/Certification Requirements: Active pharmacy technician registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) within 30 days of hire.

Professional Experience Requirements: Prior pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: