Pharmacy Technician – Retail Pharmacy

DCH Health System•Tuscaloosa, AL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The outpatient pharmacy technician assists pharmacists in providing medication to inpatients and outpatients of all ages and helps the pharmacist in any routine duties not requiring professional judgment in our outpatient pharmacy.

Requirements

Must be a high school graduate or have the equivalent.
Must be registered as a technician in the State of Alabama by the start date.
Must become pharmacy technician certified within 6 months from the job start date through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Must be able to operate a computer, calculator, and a telephone.
Must be able to operate transfer carts and other related pharmacy equipment.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
Provides excellent customer service to patients by greeting them and offering assistance to ensure a positive experience, escalating concerns to the pharmacist if needed.
Utilizes pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring accuracy.
Fills prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying the medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.
Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
Registers all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required.
Assists in locating products.
Handles telephone calls that do not require the personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
Processes manual claims for third-party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner and performs other clerical duties as assigned.
Assists and supports the Pharmacy Department with inventory management activities, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals.
Maintains knowledge of compliance requirements and processes invoices.
Notifies the pharmacist of shortages.
May participate in the Med to Bed program to assist patients discharging from the hospital to acquire medications, which requires meeting and speaking with patients.
Reports prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures regarding pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Adheres to the DCH Behavioral Standards, including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues, and oneself.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors, and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors, and employees.
Utilizes electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet.
Adheres to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Performs all other duties as assigned.