PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Regular Full Time Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Clinical Pharmacist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

• Data entry of prescriptions from hardcopy, e-scripts, and refills
• With new prescriptions - enter patient demographics, insurance information, allergies, and chronic diseases.
• Update patient information as necessary
• Use the electronic health record (EHR) to verify and find needed information.
• Notify the pharmacist of drug utilization review (DUR) messages before proceeding with prescription process.
• Basket all prescription materials to forward to counting station.
• Appropriately bill prescriptions.
• Select the correct type of billing.
• Respond to third-party error messages.
• Reprocess billing as needed.
• Prepare prescriptions for filling:
• Retrieve stock medications for prescription filling.
• Count and pour from a stock bottle
• Apply the appropriate label.
• Reconstitute a prepared product that does not require calculation under direct supervision.
• Assure the correct national drug code (NDC) is used to fill the prescription.
• Apply the counter check procedure as a first check.
• Mark opened the bottles.
• File and retrieve pharmacy records as needed
• Place filled medications into a basket for pharmacist check
• Process prescription at point of sale (POS)
• File the completed prescriptions alphabetically for pick-up.
• Hand out completed refills to the patient when no counseling is necessary.
• Operate the cash register and related tasks.
• Manage Inventory
• Add new and adjust current medication information in the pharmacy system.
• Adjust inventory counts as needed.
• Receive, process, and organize stock medications.
• Process outdates and returns per procedures.
• Process daily medication orders
• Outdate checks are done at least weekly.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Prepare daily reports as assigned.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with
• CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Idaho State Pharmacy Technician Licensure
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass a background check.
• Specific Pharmacy Technician knowledge and training
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Evidence of no communicable disease

Preferred

• National Pharmacy Technician certification
• 3-5 years' experience
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.

Required Physical Demands

• Is required to stand for long periods of time; must frequently walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles

If you are interested in becoming a leader, making a difference, and inspiring others then apply today to become a part of CC Idaho's team.

We offer a wide range of benefits. What's in it for you…

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• • Low deductibles
  • Low employee premiums
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long/Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Daycare)
• Roth & Traditional 401K
• • Available after 1 yr. of employment
  • Employer match up to 4.5%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• AFLAC
• Legal Shield
• Benefit Continuation (COBRA)

Leave Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
• First year of service – 20 days
• After five years of service – 25 days
• After ten years of service – 30 days
• Plus, twelve (12) paid holidays
• Educational Leave