Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting in various duties consistent with pharmacy technician licensure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process and fill prescriptions for dispensing under pharmacist supervision
• Release refill medications to a patient or a patient’s agent at a pharmacist’s discretion, collect fees, and perform other related front counter tasks
• Measure appropriate volume of diluent and reconstitute oral preparations under pharmacist supervision
• Reconstitute and/or prepare vaccines for administration under pharmacist supervision
• Maintain all prescription records and invoices
• Assist in inventory management for pharmacy and clinic drug stock: order, receive, and store drug orders, check stock for outdates and recalled drugs, log outdates for destruction and reverse distribution, participate in physical inventory counts
• Generate and maintain reports and documents
• Handle non-professional phone calls, such as: price quotes, prescription status updates, refill requests, appointment scheduling and prescription pickup reminders
• Process prior authorization requests for PCHS Medical staff, reviews EHR for pertinent information, task pharmacist for clinical review
• Proficient in Athena and EPS
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with Washington State DOH (required)
• Valid driver’s license (required)
• Active CPR Certification within 30 days of hire (required)
• One (1) year of customer service experience (preferred)

Compensation: $18.56 - 25.57*
*Taking into account education and experience related to the position.

Skills

Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team; to receive and respond well to feedback. Possess strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills; time-management and organizational skills, including being punctual, responsive, and efficient. Perform job with professionalism and good judgment.

Equal Opportunity

Peninsula Community Health Services is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not exclude persons from employment or application for employment from receipt of or participation in programs, activities, services on the grounds of race, color, sex, national origin, age, military status, marital status, religion, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Vaccination
PCHS requires that all employees provide proof of specific vaccinations. All offers are contingent, and your vaccination status will be verified during onboarding.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

With multiple locations and settings, PCHS’ work environment and physical demands vary greatly depending on the employee’s role. Essential job functions include the following: The employee is required to talk, hear, see, smell, sit and stand. The employee is frequently required to move around the facility; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Employees may be exposed to mechanical parts and moderate noise levels. The employee must possess a personal cell phone and maintain active service to facilitate secure access to workplace systems and applications via multi-factor authentication. Reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job functions.

Make a Difference with PCHS

Join Peninsula Community Health Services (PCHS) in making a difference in people's lives and the surrounding community every day. PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service that is Patient Driven, Empathetic, and Staff Empowered. We are, a Federally Qualified Health Center supporting access to healthcare services (medical, dental, pharmacy, behavioral health) for Kitsap County, Mason County, and Rural Pierce County.

Our Mission

PCHS exemplifies a culture of community service. Our patients come from all walks of life. PCHS services are available to our patients without regard for ability to pay.

Our Vision

PCHS strives to eliminate healthcare disparities in our community. We have medical and dental clinics located throughout Kitsap and Mason and rural Pierce County and a dedicated team working together to create a care plan that’s right for you. We also bring that care directly to our patients who can’t easily make it into our traditional clinics through our mobile clinics, school-based health centers, and by partnering with our community service agencies to deliver care on their premises.

Our Guiding Principle

Here at PCHS, our guiding principle is to see and value every person. We believe all patients have the right to be treated with respect and dignity with an acknowledgment that this includes their cultural, social, spiritual, and personal values and beliefs.