What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician position at BAY MILLS INDIAN COMMUNITY?
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist, the certified technician will assist with filling prescriptions, data processing, and general customer service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Assures no drugs are dispensed without completed, comprehensive examination by a registered pharmacist.
2. Performs comprehensive computer functions including but not limited to: filling refills, new prescriptions, extensive knowledge of third party billing, inventory and ordering management, and software reports.
3. Process medical provider orders with appropriate and correct pharmacy computer generated label.
4. Count medication according to label quantities and place in appropriate size dispensing containers (verified with correct NDC).
5. Establish & maintain patient profiles, including basic demographic information, insurance information, prescription profile, etc.
6. Understand and calculate basic pharmaceutical calculations necessary to obtain correct doses/quantities of medications.
7. Collects payment from customers and answers questions that customers may have about their payments or prescriptions.
8. Answers incoming calls in a courteous and professional manner.
9. Inventory Control
a. Receive drug into stock, complete invoices, continuously inventory products on hand and evaluate order points and reorder quantities to ensure proper inventory levels based on usage.
b. Properly submit and process wholesaler purchase orders and returns.
c. Maintain floor stock in medical clinic by distributing stock when necessary.
d. Maintain charges to clinics for drugs issued. (i.e. Medical Clinic, Community Health, Diabetes Grant, etc.)
10. Understand and maintain the integrity of federal 340b program under compliance of HRSA OPA rules and regulations.
11. Follows all internal and external policies regarding pharmacy operations.
12. Maintains day-to-day operations of the pharmacy including: cleaning, shredding, etc.
13. Provide fast and courteous service to all customers of the pharmacy.
14. Conducts business in a professional manner at all times.
15. Must attend all mandatory trainings offered through the Bay Mills Human Resources Training Department and the Bay Mills Health Center.
16. Other duties may be assigned within the scope and complexity of this position’s essential functions.