Pharmacy Technician, Valley Pharmacy

Department
WMC Retail Pharmacy - 207077 Worker Sub Type
Regular Work Shift

Pay Range
$18.59 - $24.16 Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician at Valley Pharmacy embraces and utilizes customer service standards adopted by Valley Pharmacy.

Responsibilities and Duties

Executes cash register transactions, to include cash, credit card and check transactions, with minimal errors.

Maintains adequate cash levels for daily store use by proactively monitoring till levels throughout the day.

Remains readily available and eager to assist at both pick-up and drop off areas.

Verifies and enters required customer data for narcotic and controlled substance purchasing via POS and/or logbook as necessary.

Accurately enters all patient data into pharmacy dispensing system, including allergy info, third party information and applicable notes.

Updates patient profile as necessary.

Utilizes "three-second rule" to ensure proper SIG labeling per prescription order and medication dispensed.

Works independently to resolve common claim rejections with minimal involvement of the pharmacist or other team lead.

Effectively prioritizes prescriptions, sets appropriate system Priority, and communicates patient needs to the pharmacist on duty.

Processes prescriptions according to applicable state and federal law and regulation.

Reviews prescription data entry while filling to ensure correct drug and quantity dispensed.

Performs the Discharge Technician duties to provide coverage when needed; this includes serving as a discharge prescription liaison for communication and filling needs of the program when needed.

Responsible for inventory duties that include maintaining stock areas and workstations in a neat and orderly manner.

Documents and communicates products to be ordered.

Performs cycle counts as assigned correcting inventory on-hand quantities and verifying discrepancies.

Reviews inventory stock and selects correct medications per prescription instructions.

Regularly communicates workload status to fellow team members including the pharmacist on duty to ensure workflow efficiency.

Coordinates with pharmacist-on-duty for all work and meal breaks.

Effectively communicates workload status between shifts.

Uses proper phone etiquette when communicating with patients, healthcare providers and co-workers.

Participates in pharmacy topic and staff meeting discussions.

Actively participates in any process or procedural change discussions to bring new ideas and feedback to the group.

Education

High School Diploma or GED is required.

Experience

Pharmacy experience is preferred.

Certification & Licensure

Valid Virginia Pharmacy Technician Certification is required within 9 months of hire.

Qualifications

Excellent customer service and communication skills required.

Excellent documentation skills required.

Ability to complete data entry with accuracy required.

Ability to prioritize work required.

Benefits

At Valley Health, we believe everyone is a caregiver, and our goal is to create an environment where our caregivers thrive physically, financially, and emotionally. In addition to a competitive salary, our most popular benefits for full-time employees include:

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Valley Health also offers a health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development. In addition, several perks come with working for the largest employer in the region, such as discounts to on-campus dining, and more.

To see the full scale of what we offer, visit valleyhealthbenefits.com.