What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at LUMMI INDIAN BUSINESS COUNCIL?
- JOB SUMMARY**: The pharmacy technician will deliver the highest possible level of pharmacy health care to individuals, families and to the community. The pharmacy technician will work under direct supervision of the Pharmacist to assist in improving the efficiency of the pharmacy services and provide quality pharmaceutical services to Indian patients. These services are provided in accordance with Federal, State and the policies and procedures of the Lummi Nation Health Center.
- BENEFITS:** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, Life Insurance, Annual, Sick Leave, Lummi Fitness Center Membership and 17 Paid Holidays. After successfully completing 90-day orientation.
- ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following, and other related duties as assigned.
- Transcribing prescriptions requests from LNHC pharmacy refill line.
- Receives pharmacy fax requests from outside pharmacies and outside providers.
- Obtains written prescription refill request from pharmacy reception window.
- Responsible for filling new prescriptions as ordered from LNHC providers.
- Utilizes RPMS and EHR for patient information to fill prescription.
- Enters refill and prescription changes in RPMS system for electronic health record.
- Responsible for counting, pouring and measuring tablets and medications.
- Creates prescription labels and selects proper prescription container for patients: prescription bottles, medisets, and medication dispenser: syringes, droppers, or other special medication dispensers or containers.
- Assists Pharmacist with medication inventory, supplies, or restocking.
- Works directly with patients at pharmacy reception window.
- Works directly with health care providers on a frequent basis for pharmacy orders.
- Works as a team player with other members of pharmacy department.
- Exercises cultural awareness in patient interactions.
- Job requires pharmacy technician training knowledge base for execution of job duties.
- RX delivery to patient's residence or other location via automobile may be required.
- High school diploma or GED
- Current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
- Lummi/Native American/Veteran preference policy applies.
- Ability to work with a wide variety of people
- Ability to handle difficult patients
- Ability to establish good working rapport with health care providers, patients, and outside vendors.
- Ability to communicate effectively to explain LNHC policy and procedures regarding eligibility guidelines for filling prescription.
- Ability to prioritize, organization, and multi-task.
- Ability to work in fast paced environment when workload is high
- Ability to adapt to fluctuating work environment.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
- Must pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol test to be eligible for and maintain employment, as required by the LIBC Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace Policy.
- This position requires regular contact with or control over Indian children and is therefore subject to successful and extensive criminal background check, CAMIS background check.
- Must have computer skills to update patient information and prescriptions in RPMS & EHR.
- Continuing Education to maintain licensure.
- HIPAA compliance
- Adherence to LNHC policies and procedures.
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