Pharmacy Technician, Certified

Chiricahua Community Health Centers, Inc • Douglas, AZ

15d

About The Position

Assists Pharmacy Supervisor with day-to-day activities in the pharmacy.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Active Pharmacy Technician License from the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy.
• Valid driver's License.
• Valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Ability to comprehend and compose instructions, correspondence, and communications in English in both oral and written format.
• Ability to perform medical math that may include the use of ratio/proportion, dosage calculation, metric and household equivalents, roman numerals, abbreviations, and general math including percentages, etc.
• Ability to skillfully gather and analyze data.
• Ability to perform a variety of assignments and make decisions requiring independent judgment.
• Displays a high level of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and Corporate Compliance rules and regulations.
• Computer literacy is required with proficiency in the use of all Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service by mail, telephone, and in-person.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of health plans and community health centers preferred.
• Knowledge of 340B regulations preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to Effective Pharmacy Operations.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all Joint Commission Accreditation standards, CCHCI policies and reporting requirements applicable to a Pharmacy Technician.
• Receives and processes prescription orders and clinic supply requests promptly and accurately.
• Completes prescription order transactions by billing appropriate payer(s) correctly after pharmacist verification.
• Prints required pharmacy reports and labels.
• Assists the pharmacist with identification of prescription processing problems, proposing, and implementing solutions, and follow up.
• Answers phone calls, responds to caller questions as able and/or transfers/ directs caller to appropriate phone number. Takes messages for pharmacy staff as needed.
• Travels to pick up orders or deliver medications to clinic areas or other CCHCI sites as needed.
• Prepares and facilitates daily and weekly bank deposits.
• Maintains and files logs, records, and other required documentation accurately.
• Ensures operation of pharmacy equipment by completing preventive maintenance and cleaning requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, reporting malfunctions, and requesting repairs.
• Completes and documents medication storage area inspections.
• Participates in pharmacy staff and other meetings as required.
• Performs administrative and/or clerical duties for pharmacy department as needed.
• Provides orientation and training to new team members and assists co-workers in completion of tasks.
• Assists with selecting training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees at the discretion of the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacy Technician Supervisor.
• Works assigned weekends as required.
• Maintains Medication and Supply Inventory.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies.
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
• Identifies and replaces, as needed, outdated and unusable medications.
• Replenishes emergency and clinic supplies accurately and promptly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED