Pharmacy Technician

ANCHORAGE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC•Anchorage, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists Pharmacist in retail establishment by performing all nonprofessional aspects in the department. All activities are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and are carried out in the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.

Requirements

One year or more related experience.
Must have current Alaska Pharmacy Technician license.
Must speak clearly and be able to understand directions.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or equivalent, preferred.
Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist
Data entry of a prescription including evaluation of patient cost, verifies optimal day supply to sync medications, verifies appropriate therapy, update allergies, ensure insurance is up to date, and task provider for any clarification needed
Types labels for bottles
Assists pharmacist in preparing prescription for dispensing in a retail, mail order, and medset practice setting
Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to customer, computes charges, and enters data in computer
Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from a clinical pharmacy technician and pharmacist
Responsible for inventory control including prepackages drugs, prepares solutions and written formulas; receives, signs, and stores inventory items
Removes or recommends removal of slow, unneeded, or outdated drugs from stock; prepares for return or disposal
Helps maintain orderly, clean environment in the department, including cleanliness of pharmacy stock and supplies
Maintains an attitude and philosophy with ANHC’s standards
Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods
Participates in the department’s quality assurance activities