Pharmacy Technician- Med Pack Services

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Wheelersburg, OH

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist on duty, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and the Community Pharmacy Manager. The primary function is to prepare and distribute medications. The role also performs quality control, routine maintenance, and other assigned duties. This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, in Med Pack Services. The Pharmacy Technician supports medication order processing, patient assistance programs, medication reconciliation, patient service, inventory coordination, and the maintenance of a clean work area.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school exam.
Completion of a board-approved Pharmacy Technician training program or national certification.
Successful completion of a national qualification test (PTCB or NHA).
For Ohio: State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician Registration.
For Kentucky: State of Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration.
Pharmacy Technician training program, certification, or prior technician work experience.

Responsibilities

Enter physician orders into the computer system for pharmacist review.
Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service; answer telephone inquiries, take messages, or direct inquiries to the appropriate person.
Maintain general cleanliness of the work area and department.
Recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as needed.
Deliver medications to Meds to Beds patients in the Emergency Room.
Enter patient charges and credits into the computer profile system.
Check incoming medication and pharmacy supply orders against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
Review patient medication profiles to identify medications available through Patient Assistance.
Contact drug manufacturers to obtain application forms and/or enroll patients in programs by phone or internet.
Reconcile medications by interviewing patients and/or family members to validate home medications.
Contact pharmacies, nursing homes, and the Veteran Affairs for complete lists of home medications.
Obtain necessary patient income documentation for various programs.
Complete applications and obtain prescriptions for manufacturer programs; coordinate with physicians regarding substitutions and obtain signed applications and prescriptions.
Educate patients about their responsibility for reordering prescriptions.
Communicate with the Purchasing Agent about stock levels and needed items; ensure adequate inventory, stock rotation, and placement in appropriate storage areas.
Perform quality control, routine maintenance, and other assigned duties.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis.
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility.
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension).
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Earned Wage Access.
Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition and certification assistance.
Club LC discounted or free gym membership.
Employee discount and payroll deduct programs.
Other benefit offerings.