Pharmacy Technician, Retail - POB II Pharmacy (Full-Time, 40, Day)

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY:

• Assists the pharmacist in the processing and filling of prescriptions and medication/medical supply orders.

• Reviews and enters orders & patient information into the pharmacy computer system.

• Processes and assists in the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.

• Performs sales transactions and provides customers/patients with information about medications, health insurance, and other health care related services.

• Files third-party insurance claims on paper and electronically.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Finger dexterity. Seeing. Hearing. Speaking.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A

• Occasional: Lift floor to waist between 21-35 lbs. Lift waist to shoulder between 21-35 lbs. Carry between 21-35 lbs. Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.

• Frequent: N/A

• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A

• Occasional: Sit. Stoop/Bend. Kneel. Twist. Squat.

• Frequent: Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.

• Constant: Stand. Walk.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.

• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.

• Exposure to noise/vibration from office/pharmacy equipment.

• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals and contact with patients with communicable diseases.

• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.

• Work environment is fast paced, crowded and may be stressful.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION:

• Completion of pharmacy technical program or on-the-job education/pharmacy work experience preferred.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

C. EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of work experience, preferably as pharmacy technician/clerk.

• Experience to demonstrate:

o Ability to handle cash transactions.

o Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.

o Ability to be accurate and attentive to detail.

o Ability to work in a high-volume, sometimes stressful environment.

o Ability to operate different machines such as computer, calculator, cash register.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet