PRN Pharmacy Tech

Job Summary

Pharmacy Technicians assist and support Pharmacists in the delivery of pharmaceutical care to patients. Pharmaceutical care includes gathering the appropriate medications, entering data into a computer system, compounding the medication, verifying appropriate stock, assigning prices, and other duties related to dispensing medication to a patient. Additionally, Pharmacy Technicians operate the automated systems that fill medication orders, generate computer patient profiles, and update computer order systems. Higher level Pharmacy Technicians assist in the training, supervising, and managing of lower level technicians. All Pharmacy Technicians work under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist.

Reporting to the Pharmacy manager and/or their designee, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for a wide range of supportive duties to assist the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication so that patients receive consistent care. The Pharmacy Technician is required to understand all pharmacy processes relating to processing and filling prescriptions. Works only under the supervision of a registered Pharmacist and does not perform duties that can only be legally performed by a registered Pharmacist. Daily activities are set forth but not limited by a responsibility list and monitored by general and direct supervision from the staff pharmacists on duty. Has daily working contact with many other health care personnel from various practices.

Contacts and interactions vary and may involve multiple constituencies such as direct interaction with THC’s executive management, community organizers, the general public, THC’s patients, physicians, colleagues, assigned staff, vendors, contractors and consultants for the purpose of providing and exchanging information. Pharmacy Technicians are required to support the Mission, Vision and Values of Total Health Care, Inc. and embrace and support the Performance Improvement philosophy of Total Health Care, by promoting personal and patient safety.

Essential Job Functions

Employees at this level perform basic pharmaceutical duties. They work under direct supervision of Registered Pharmacists and may be managed by higher level Pharmacy Technicians.

• A Pharmacy Technician I typically, in accordance with established procedures –
• Basic knowledge of 340b and retail pharmacy operations
• Enters prescriptions into computer system for dispensing, refill requests, and performs data entry and data retrieval.
• Retrieves and processes Interactive Voice Response (IVR) refill request promptly and efficiently and also monitors fax line for physician faxes (approved refills, etc.).
• Assists in preparing prescriptions by selecting the pharmaceutical or accessory from stock; counts, pours, reconstitutes or compounds, packages, and labels the product as required
• Maintains, replenishes, and keeps up-to-date inventory of medications, accessories
• Prices prescriptions and pharmaceutical accessories; performs cashiering functions, as required and other POS system duties.
• Performs basic aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations
• Uses effective customer service/interpersonal skills at all times.
• Ability to tactfully and respectively interview patients, or family member, regarding prescriptions and insurance
• Answers phone calls with skill, takes messages, and refers phone calls when appropriate.
• Performs general housekeeping continually to maintain a neat, clean, professional-appearing environment.
• Maintain prescription drug files and records in good order.
• Performs daily pharmacy compliance checks e.g. refrigerator log, room temp log, etc.
• Completes the pharmacy daily tasks
• Attends required continuing education programs, THC pharmacy meetings, and THC mandated in service/education
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  
  

Minimum Education, Training And Experience Required

• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Maryland.
• Successful completion of a six-month formal training program in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures and practices
  
  

OR

• Six months of work experience in technical, non-professional pharmaceutical procedures
  
  

Personal Attributes Required

• Effective interpersonal communications skills.
• Skill in the calculation of basic pharmaceutical problems.
• Basic computer/keyboarding skill.
• Ability to organize daily work.
• Ability to use pharmaceutical equipment effectively.
• Ability to interact well with patients and healthcare personnel.
• Ability to maintain accurate cash records and reports.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of procedures to be followed in the storage of drugs, rotation of stock and checking and verification of expiration dates.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques for specialty products.
• Skill in aseptic techniques.
• Skill in accurate measurement of liquid
  
  

Other Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of FQHC and 340B operations, operating principles, guidelines and bylaws.
• Excellent leadership, customer service, organizational and presentation skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate THC’s vision, and motivate others to achieve it organizationally, departmentally, and personally/professionally.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to plan and organize work initiatives to successfully accomplish center/organizational goals and objectives.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and delegate as appropriate.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify, develop and implement short/long-term strategic goals and objectives.
• Ability to develop and maintain customer relationships; influence, build credibility and trust.
• Ability to think critically as well as apply critical thinking skills.
• Ability to ensure and advocate for quality healthcare and services; and, lead and manage a diverse staff.
• Accuracy and attention to detail for long periods of time; excellent organization skills.
• Ability to interpret prescription and knowledge of the generic names of medications and medical terminology; vast understanding of mathematical principles to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Basic to moderate proficiency skill set in MS Office: Word, Excel and Outlook
  
  

Physical Demands

• Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls.
• Ability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine.
• Ability to lift, carry, push or pull heavy objects in excess of 75lbs as well as squat, walk, climb, bend, crouch, stoop, kneel, stand, grasp, reach, pull and repetitive motions.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.