Pharmacy Technician

Kaiser Permanente • Wailuku, HI

189d

About The Position

The position involves performing a variety of semi-technical and clerical duties related to pharmacy operations. Responsibilities include filling, packaging, and providing medication, restocking to fixed levels, and compounding or repackaging medications according to established policies and regulations. The role also includes cashiering duties such as collecting payments for services. The individual will greet patients and healthcare personnel, input patient and prescription information, match prescriptions with labels, and assist in the prescription filling process. Additional tasks include processing drug requisitions, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring the accuracy of financial transactions.

Requirements

• Previous pharmacy experience or enrollment in a pharmacy technician training program.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certificate from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Ability to safely handle and prepare compounds such as chemotherapeutic agents.
• Knowledge of customer service, oral communication, multi-tasking, teamwork, and written communication.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Mathematical ability and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Pharmacy technician training program.
• Post high school coursework training.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients, members, and other health care personnel in a caring manner.
• Initiates service transactions using proper forms and processes.
• Refers inquiries regarding patient care to the pharmacist.
• Inputs patient and prescription information to produce labels.
• Matches prescriptions with labels and selects proper drugs and quantities.
• Prepares medication for unit dose distribution.
• Processes clinic and hospital drug requisitions.
• Checks stock levels and removes outdated goods.
• Fills and updates unit dose cassettes.
• Assists with medication and OTC product distribution.
• Collects payments and verifies information on checks.
• Balances daily cash register receipts and prepares bank deposits.
• Maintains accurate OTC charge schedules and price lists.
• Orders routine bank supplies for the cashiering area.
• Maintains appropriate levels of drugs and supplies.
• Files prescriptions and transaction documents timely.
• Inspects and maintains work area and equipment.
• Coordinates and answers incoming phone calls.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED