Pharmacy - Registered Technician

Florida Health Care Plans•Daytona Beach, FL

About The Position

The Registered Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision and in accordance with state and federal regulations, in the practice of pharmacy and performs other Pharmacy Department duties according to FHCP policies and procedures. The role includes entering patient and drug information into pharmacy systems, filling prescriptions, supporting pharmacy workflow, handling designated customer and telephone interactions, processing sales, and assisting with inventory and department upkeep. The technician is also expected to follow error-reporting and quality-improvement procedures, complete continuing education required by the Florida Board of Pharmacy, and maintain current pharmacy and healthcare knowledge.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Basic mathematics skills, including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure.
Effective computer and keyboarding skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Strong prioritization skills and the ability to make decisions independently and effectively.
Ability to operate computers, scan guns, tablet counters, and cash registers.
Ability to remain functional in stressful situations.
Ability to remain flexible with scheduling for all operational hours.
Current State of Florida license to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Perform other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with FHCP policies and procedures.
Carry out duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager or Staff Pharmacist.
Use pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information and ensure it is entered correctly.
Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs and verifying the medicine is correct.
Assist the pharmacist in maintaining workflow.
Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow FHCP policies and procedures concerning pharmacy errors and the CQI Program.
Register related sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist’s personal attention, including calls to physicians.
Assist with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
Help ensure the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies and is clean, neat, and orderly.
Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience by greeting patients, offering assistance, resolving customer issues, and answering questions.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Complete continuing education credits mandated by the Florida Board of Pharmacy.
Maintain knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including current news and developments.