Pharmacy Technician I

Midtown Community Health•Ogden, UT

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

As our Pharmacy Technician I , you bring precision and care to every detail, ensuring each prescription is filled accurately and every patient interaction is compassionate and helpful. Your methodical approach will be appreciated as you verify insurance information, prepare medications, and confirm every label, all with the confidence that comes from following clear processes and established standards. Join us at Midtown Community Health Center as our Pharmacy Technician I , where your commitment to accuracy will help ensure every patient receives the safe, reliable care they deserve. General Description: Provides courteous services as part of the Pharmacy team to Midtown patients. Assists the pharmacist in prioritizing work, processing, and filling prescription orders in compliance with Federal and State laws and Midtown policies and procedures. Further assists the pharmacist in operational functions to include maintaining the clean and orderly appearance of the pharmacy area, inventory management, third party administration, coordination of workflow functions and legal compliance.

Requirements

Licensed as Pharmacy Technician by the Utah State of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
Completion of a Utah Board-approved pharmacy technician-training program required.
Sufficient experience to fulfill the duties of the position.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and written in English and Spanish required.
Demonstrates ability to relate well with others in a team based, works quickly and accurately under pressure and has capacity to learn computer skills.

Responsibilities

Collects data from the patient as required by the pharmacy computer system and state regulations including current insurance and ability to pay status
Correctly enters all new and refill prescription information into the pharmacy computer system including verification of medication cost and third party reimbursement
Notifies pharmacist of any DUR's that are generated by pharmacy computer system
Fills new and refill prescriptions in accordance with laws, regulation and agency policies
Checks NDC number against the label, counts, pours, or measures the required quantities, add label for pharmacist to check
Responsible for answering the phone and screening calls for pharmacist on duty, assist caller whenever possible
Fills completed prescriptions in numerical order and by schedule as directed by the Pharmacy Practice Act
Follows end of day process for cash register and deliver money to Business office for deposit
Prepare and code itemized invoices form Wholesalers for delivery to the Business Office with invoices, copy Credit Invoices for pharmacy file and entering price changes into computer system
Assists Pharmacist with checking for outdated medications monthly
Ensures adequate forms for pharmacy purposes are available at all times
Generally cleans the pharmacy on daily basis and assists with periodic dusting and vacuuming
Collaborates with other members of the health care team on patient care standards and enhancement operations
Participates in performance improvement and risk management activities
Assists in the training of new pharmacy technicians
Completes special projects as assigned by Pharmacy Director to enhance overall patient care
Adheres to JCAHO pharmacy requirements
Utilizes methods, techniques and approaches consistent with age group of patients
Participates in continuing education as necessary for certification and licensure
Other duties as assigned