What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at NR Healthcare?
Pharmacy Tech II
Location: San Antonio, TX
Duration: 3-4 months
Description:
This position is responsible for researching and screening orders, accurately and efficiently reading, interpreting, and entering prescriptions into the computer system in a timely fashion, and/ or thinking through and solving escalated prescription issues. Technicians will direct questionable prescriptions to the prescriber for clarification, enter incomplete prescription information once clarification has been obtained, and complete appropriate described patient letter. Through your skills and knowledge, you will offer solutions needed to help simplify the customer health care experience. Areas of focus for Pharmacy Technicians may be entering patient and prescription information into our system, and faxing physicians for prescription clarification, substitutions, and formulary changes. To help support development and maximize workflow, you will be asked to perform other pharmacy functions as required.
Verifyable High School Diploma or GED Required
Yes
Duties
Must be able to resolve and enter incomplete prescriptions after clarification is obtained. Complete appropriate described patient letter. Assist/perform other pharmacy functions and duties as required.
Experience Required:
Completion of Pharmacy Tech training program.
3 months Pharmacy Experience.
Must know how to type and have basic computer knowledge.
Required Skills & Other Minimum Required Qualifications
Adept at reading/interpreting prescription terminology and medications.
Rapid keyboarding skills while maintaining 100% accuracy.
Able to meet specified production and quality standards as defined by the management team.
Able to recognize and identify commonly used generic drugs and the route of administration of these drugs.
General knowledge of commonly used generic drugs.
Able to understand and interpret Latin symbols commonly used on prescriptions medications and able write routine correspondence.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. This includes the ability to calculate dosages and days-supply prescriptions.
Must be flexible and enjoy working in a fast pace, team-oriented environment.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $15.74 - $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Completion of Pharmacy Tech training program. (Preferred)
- Pharmacy Tech License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17