Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I - Pharmacy Tech License Required

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium•Anchorage, AK

11d

About The Position

Under the close supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I performs technical duties related to pharmaceutical care accurately and promptly. The role repackages and distributes prescriptions under pharmacist oversight, maintains pharmaceutical automation and equipment, supports patients, providers, and clinics, and helps ensure accurate records, billing, inventory control, and regulatory compliance. The position requires a current State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician or Intern License and a high school diploma or GED. Pharmacy or related experience is preferred but not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Current State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician or Intern License.
Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and instruments, pharmaceutical care regulations and practice standards, drug names, strengths and dosage forms, and applicable computer software.
Skill in using pharmaceutical equipment and instruments, critical thinking in pharmaceutical care activities, and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
Pharmacy Technician I has no minimum experience requirement.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment and engineering controls when applicable.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy or related experience.

Responsibilities

Repackage and distribute prescriptions under the general oversight of a licensed pharmacist.
Maintain pharmaceutical automation and equipment.
Triage complex, high-volume communications from patients, providers, and clinics; resolve administrative or operational barriers to care and escalate clinical inquiries to a pharmacist.
Adhere to local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, including HIPAA, DEA controlled-substance regulations, and ambulatory practice standards.
Document patient information accurately and evaluate patient profiles in the electronic health record system, including demographic and procedural documentation.
Follow proper billing procedures.
Follow hazardous chemical and drug storage protocols in accordance with USP guidelines, including USP <795> and <800>, and departmental guidelines.
Coordinate inventory control, comply with Drugs Supply and Chain Act requirements, analyze stock rotations, and help prevent shortages.
Participate in ongoing training and cross-train in outpatient pharmacy areas.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.
Use appropriate personal protective equipment when exposed to hazardous materials or medications, sharp objects, or infectious diseases, and operate within applicable engineering controls such as negative-pressure storage rooms and compounding hoods.

Benefits

Medical insurance through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program, with more than 20 plans and tiers.
Cost-share dental and vision insurance.
Discounted pet insurance.
Retirement contributions through pre-tax or Roth 403(b) options.
401(a) retirement plan with employer matching contributions of up to 5% of eligible pay after one year of employment, based on employee contributions, and possible annual discretionary employer contributions of up to 3%.
Paid time off accruing from the start of employment, up to six hours per pay period, with accruals increasing based on years of service.
Eleven paid holidays.
Paid parental leave, or miscarriage/stillbirth leave eligibility, after six months of employment.
Basic short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and basic life insurance premiums covered by ANTHC, with optional additional coverage.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
Ancillary cash benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.
On-site child care facility.
Employee Assistance Program, including support for grief, financial counseling, mental and emotional health, and discounted legal advice.
Tuition discounts for employees and eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.
On-site training courses and professional development opportunities.
License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.
Emergency travel assistance.
Education assistance or education leave eligibility.
Discounts for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.