Pharmacy Technician

Palms Medical Group•Chiefland, FL

About The Position

Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to assist with filling prescriptions, billing prescriptions to third parties, collecting patient payments, and maintaining drug inventory. The role provides pharmaceutical services to Palms Medical Group patients and customers within the technician’s scope of practice and in accordance with PMG policies, procedures, protocols, and Florida State Statute 465.014. The technician also supports inventory, administrative, compliance, and pharmacy operations activities, and may travel to other PMG pharmacies to provide coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician license in the State of Florida.
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
At least one year of retail experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to read and interpret physician prescriptions.
Proficiency with mathematical operations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and ability to compute ratios and percentages.
Ability to use Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to communicate complex and/or technical information effectively to coworkers, patients, and vendors.
Ability to communicate with people of various ages, educational levels, and cultural backgrounds, in person or by telephone.
Ability to make decisions with little guidance.
Able to stand and sit for extended periods, view a computer monitor for extended periods, bend, stretch/reach, walk short distances, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Able to operate office equipment, including computers, fax machines, telephones, and copy machines; read forms, instructions, and patient charts.
Able to work with exposure to potentially violent or irate patients, infectious or contagious illness, chemicals, inhaled antibiotics during reconstitution, X-ray radiation, and a variety of scents and odors.
Must use universal precautions in clinical or exposure situations as prescribed by applicable federal, state, and local guidelines and laws.

Responsibilities

Provide pharmaceutical services to patients and customers under a licensed pharmacist’s supervision and within the technician’s scope of practice.
Greet and serve patients and customers professionally.
Enter patient information, insurance coverage, and prescriptions into pharmacy software.
Bill prescriptions accurately and collect payments from customers and third-party agencies.
Mix pharmaceutical preparations, count medications, fill bottles with prescribed tablets or capsules, and prepare bottle labels.
Assist the pharmacist with preparing and dispensing medications.
Double-count controlled substances and mark them with “DC”; verify quantities other than #30 by circling the quantity on the pharmacy receipt label.
Help maintain sufficient pharmacy inventory and supplies.
Receive and store incoming supplies; count stock and enter inventory data into the computer.
Clean, organize, and maintain professional work areas.
Read and follow the Pharmacy Policy Manual and Pharmacy Technician Manual.
Operate a cash register and handle money accurately.
File invoices and copy prescriptions.
Assist with compliance with statutory requirements, accreditation standards, and HRSA’s 340B Drug Program.
Assist the Pharmacy Technician Coordinator and/or Pharmacy Director with data collection as needed.
Assist with audits and surveys as directed by the Pharmacy Technician Coordinator.
Perform other duties assigned by the Pharmacy Operations Coordinator, Pharmacy Director, CPO/CAO, or CEO to improve PMG’s efficiency.
Travel to and provide coverage at other PMG pharmacies when Pharmacy Technicians are absent, as needed.
Assist with training and mentoring coworkers by sharing knowledge, providing guidance, and supporting skill development.