Certified Pharmacy Technician

JOHNSON HEALTH CENTER

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by performing clerical and technical tasks related to the filling of patients’ prescriptions. This role involves patient/customer relations, staff relations, clinical duties, administrative duties, performance improvement activities, safety/infection control activities, and other functions to support the mission of Johnson Health Center.

Requirements

Completion of a high school diploma or GED.
Completed Pharmacy Technician study program.
Requires use/operation of standard pharmacy and business office equipment.
Must be licensed to practice as a Pharmacy Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The ability to relate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

Communicates with patients in a courteous and professional manner in face-to-face encounters and via the telephone.
Educates the patient and family members on the patient’s prescriptions within the scope of knowledge and authority.
Performs other necessary duties as required by the Johnson Health Center to meet the goal of providing pharmacy services to patients.
Performs clerical and technical functions for the Pharmacist.
Uses the pharmacy computer system for data entry, including adding patients, looking up prices, filling and refilling prescriptions, as well as other duties associated with prescriptions and patient assistance programs.
Operates the point of sale (POS) system and associated duties for product sales.
Responsible for record keeping and signature capture.
Assists in inventory orders and processing invoices.
Maintains an adequate supply of pharmacy supplies, including but not limited to paper, labels, bottles, and vials.
Mixes pharmaceutical preparations.
Performs routine housekeeping chores within the pharmacy.
Attends and participates in staff and other JHC meetings as required.
Actively participates in the JHC QI program.
Attends all mandatory OSHA infection control seminars and follows general OSHA guidelines for infection control, including “Universal Precautions”.
Abides by all Johnson Health Center infection control policies, including acute response measures in the setting of a public health concern or disease outbreak.
Staff members will abide by the Code of Conduct as documented in the Corporate Compliance Manual.
Must demonstrate a personal and professional commitment to Johnson Health Center and its mission.
Treats all patients and staff with dignity and respect, mindful of the cultural differences of the diverse population we serve.
Management may modify, add, or remove any job functions as necessary, or as changing organizational needs require.