Bilingual Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician prepares medications for patient consumption under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and in accordance with company standards and state and federal regulations. The role supports medication preparation, pharmacy recordkeeping, billing, inventory, and communication with other health disciplines. The technician maintains competency in caring for patients of all age groups and developmental stages and continues professional education through drug in-services and policy updates. The position is located at 21 Grand Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The listed salary range is $18.00–$22.00 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- One year of experience in a retail, hospital, or clinical pharmacy.
- Certificate from a hospital-based pharmacy technical training program or state certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
- Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Demonstrated ability to model good customer service behaviors.
- Thoroughness and ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
- Ability to multitask.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communications among and with nursing, medical, and other health disciplines.
- Ability to read, write, and speak Spanish and English.
Responsibilities
- Read and interpret physicians’ orders received in the pharmacy and transcribe them into the pharmacy computer or medication profile.
- Fill individual patient drug bins from a medication fill list and record doses for credit or charge.
- Transfer medications as necessary; process discharged patient cassettes; and appropriately credit patients for unused or discontinued drugs.
- Prepare compounds for outpatient use in accordance with pharmacy practice standards and under direct Pharmacist supervision.
- Maintain appropriate records for recall purposes.
- Attend and participate in department meetings to exchange ideas and help achieve department goals.
- Keep applicable manuals up to date according to department policies.
- Routinely check for and remove outdated medications to ensure deteriorated medication is not in stock.
- Assist with pharmacy billing using appropriate computer functions, reason codes, and dates for charging and crediting.
- Check in orders, put them away, and file associated paperwork.
- Continue education by attending drug in-services and keeping up with policy changes.
- Maintain competency in caring for patients of all age groups and developmental stages, as indicated by pharmacy orientation guidelines.
- Comply with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies, and procedures, including those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct, and HIPAA.
- Participate in required orientation and training programs.
- Report concerns and suspected non-compliance in accordance with the COHC Compliance reporting process.
- Cooperate with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
- Participate in process improvement responsibilities when requested.
- Perform other duties assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
