Pharmacy Technician, Outpatient, Full Time, Variable Shift

PIH Health•Whittier, WA

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient) performs non-judgmental duties in a retail pharmacy environment under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. The role supports efficient, accurate, and timely distribution and control of medications dispensed through the Outpatient Pharmacy while maintaining ethical and professional behavior. The Pharmacy Technician is expected to keep current on Federal and State regulations applicable to retail pharmacy settings.

Requirements

Proficient computer skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately and independently.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient information to create electronic patient profiles.
Obtain prescription insurance information and enter it accurately into the pharmacy system.
Check that prescription information is complete and legible at drop-off.
Retrieve the correct medication from inventory.
Stock, order, and update inventory according to established processes.
Prepare medical insurance claims.
Direct clinical patient questions to the Pharmacist for consultation.
Accurately process patient transactions at checkout.
Inform the Pharmacist when a new prescription being picked up requires consultation.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Pharmacist-in-Charge or Pharmacist-on-Duty.
Maintain ethical, professional behavior and support efficient, accurate, timely medication distribution and control.
Keep current on applicable Federal and State regulations for retail pharmacy.