Pharmacy Technician

Peoples Community Health Clinic•Waterloo, IA

37d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the day-to-day operations of the retail pharmacy, including the preparation and distribution of prescriptions. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic.

Requirements

High school diploma
Must be able to successfully pass a 10-key calculator assessment
Pharmacy Certified Technician required. Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Technician within 90 days of hire.
Intermediate language, intermediate math, intermediate reasoning ability.
Self-motivated to develop and maintain own competence as it pertains to the position.
Communication – listening, speaking, writing, and reading comprehension
Skilled in planning, organizing, adaptability, attentiveness to detail and flexibility of assignment.
Working knowledge of MS Office Products (ex. Excel, Word, Access, Power Point) and Windows Platform. Must be comfortable moving within an EHR computer system regularly.
Takes direction appropriately.
Strong customer relations skills.
Ability to work with a diverse group of healthcare professionals.
Ability to work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists Pharmacist in prescription order preparation/delivery.
Performs computer data entry and print functions.
Assists in purchasing of inventory.
Performs cashiering duties.
Performs private and third-party billing functions.
Assists Pharmacist as directed.
Assesses patients’ income eligibility for medication assistance.
Makes decisions regarding eligibility and facilitates assistance processes.
Maintains current knowledge of available assistance avenues and related policies/procedures.
Ensures patients’ accounts are properly charged.
Develops and maintains record of policies/procedures related to assistance processes.
Supports a service-oriented atmosphere in accordance with Peoples Community Health Clinic Mission and Philosophy.
Works to improve work processes and clinical outcomes including health disparity and quality improvement collaboratives.
Follows policies and procedures.
Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
Assists in control of Peoples Community Health Clinic resources.
Ensures the privacy and security of merchant card transactions and data.