Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy TechnicianWorks under the direction and supervision of the Pharmacist on duty, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and the Community Pharmacy Manager. The Pharmacy Technician's primary job function is to prepare and distribute medications. Performs quality control, routine maintenance and other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Education: High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam RequiredCompletion of a board approved Pharmacy Technician training program or National Certification requiredLicensure: Successful completion of National Qualification test required (PTCB or NHA)For Ohio: State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician Registration requiredFor Kentucky: State of Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration RequiredExperience: Pharmacy Technician training program or certification or prior technician work experience required.Job Specific Duties and Performance Expectations:Profiles physician orders in computer system for pharmacist review.Provides prompt, efficient, and courteous service, answer telephone inquiries; takes messages when necessary or directs inquiry to the appropriate person.Responsible for general cleanliness of work area/department.Ability to recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as necessary.Delivers medications to Meds to Beds patients (in Emergency Room).Enters patient charges/credits into computer profile system.Checks incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.Reviews patient medication profile to identify medications available through Patient Assistance.Contacts drug manufacturer for any application forms needed and/or enrolling patients for various programs over the phone/internet.Performs medication reconciliation by interviewing patients and/or family member to validate home medications.Contacts pharmacies, nursing homes, and the Veteran Affairs for a complete list of home medications.Obtains necessary income documentation from patients for various programs.Completes applications and obtains prescriptions for each manufacturer's applications. May coordinate with physician regarding substitutions and obtains signed applications/prescriptions.Educates patient on his/her responsibility for re-ordering prescriptions.Communicates with Purchasing Agent regarding stock levels and items needed to assure adequate inventory. Assures stock rotation and placement of items in appropriate storage areas.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.