Pharmacy Technician

MyMichigan Health•Clare, MI

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Following a training period, the Pharmacy Technician should be able to process prescriptions on the computer, use cash register, fill prescriptions, answer phone, order and receive medications. This role involves filling and preparing new and refill prescriptions, calculating days supply, quantity, and dose, determining 340b eligibility, and working with nurses and providers to clarify prescriptions. The technician will also pull, order, and restock medications, conduct inventory counts, make purchasing decisions, and ensure adequate supplies are stocked. They will greet customers, assist at the register, collect co-payments, and answer questions regarding payments. Additionally, the role includes maintaining the OTC area by ordering, stocking, updating prices, and checking for expired items.

Requirements

Pharmacy Technician Licensure
Computer experience required.
Good math skills.
Good organizational skills.
Ability to work under high pressure and time constraints.
Interpersonal skills needed to communicate successfully with individuals and groups and interact with people at all levels to communicate ideas and concepts in a clear and understandable manner.
Demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows.

Nice To Haves

Hospital or Retail Pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Fills and prepares new and refill prescriptions for final verification by pharmacist.
Calculates days supply, quantity, and dose.
Determines 340b eligibility.
Works with nurses and providers to clarify prescriptions.
Pulls medications, orders medications, and restocks the department.
Conducts frequent and accurate inventory counts.
Makes purchasing decisions on medications based upon par levels and anticipated future needs.
Purchases and receives medications utilizing the appropriate software programs and methods.
Ensures that all supplies (labels, bottles etc.) are adequately stocked to meet patient needs.
Follows all policies and procedures regarding the 340b program.
Greets customers and assists them at the register.
Collects prescription co-payment via the cash register and point-of-sale software.
Assists customers with questions regarding copayments and payment history on prescriptions.
Maintains OTC area, including ordering, stocking, updating prices, checking outdates, and maintaining.
Answers phone and faxes.
Requests prescription refills from providers.
Compounds oral and topical solutions, ointments, and creams if ordered.
Orders supplies using appropriate system.
Answers questions from nursing, case management, physicians, and patients regarding co-payment and prescription costs.
Is knowledgeable of MMCHS Medical Care Discount and works closely with clinic support staff to ensure patient eligibility.
Removes and returns recalled drugs from physical inventory when appropriate.