Clinic Medication Technician

Legacy Health•Portland, OR

6d•$25 - $35

About The Position

The Clinic Medication Technician supports timely, efficient, and compassionate patient care in ambulatory clinics. Under the general supervision of the Ambulatory Pharmacy Services Manager and/or Clinic Manager, and with oversight from on-site clinic physicians and pharmacists in designated clinics, the technician performs medication-related administrative and clerical work requiring pharmacy technician knowledge and administrative skills. Work is generally performed independently and requires judgment and problem-solving.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduation from a current Pharmacy Technician program.
Current pharmacy technician or pharmacist intern license.
Advanced skill with appropriate computer systems and software packages.
Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.
Time management and organizational skills.
Ability to withstand varying job pressures and effectively prioritize related tasks.
Demonstrated interpersonal and effective communication skills that promote cooperation and teamwork.
Ability to work credibly and effectively with customers, medical staff, and administrative staff.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with confidential information.

Nice To Haves

Prior pharmacy technician or clerk experience, or current pharmacy technician student or program graduate.
Experience in an ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities

Process electronic, fax, and phone medication refill requests in compliance with Legacy protocols.
Order clinic medications and vaccines.
Manage the medication room, including checking expiration dates and maintaining the emergency kit and other specialty kits.
Process medication prior authorizations.
Obtain medication histories from patients.
Contact pharmacies to clarify medication information.
Enter medication data into the electronic health record.
Facilitate compliance with the medication reconciliation process in the ambulatory clinic setting.
Help coordinate patient interactions with clinic pharmacists.
Provide clerical and office support.