Retail Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem

Salinas Valley Health • Salinas, CA

94d • $30 - $33

About The Position

The Retail Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. The Retail Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist with providing medications to patients in a timely and accurate manner. The Retail Pharmacy Technician collects, prepares (including chemotherapy and other hazardous substances), and delivers medication orders as directed by the Pharmacist. The Retail Pharmacy Technician ensures sufficient and accurate drug and supply inventories; this is achieved by assisting with: inventory, receiving, verifying, storing of medications, processing credits, entering and transmitting drug orders, and processing of patient charges. Pharmacy Technician’s work only under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Stocking and dispensing medications. Maintaining records by filing prescriptions. Monitoring inventory by sorting, stocking and labeling pharmacy shelves. Clearly communicating with customers and other healthcare professionals and, when appropriate, referring to the Pharmacist with any pharmaceutical questions. Complying with rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a clean and safe pharmacy. Communicating with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with the Pharmacist. Coordinate with insurance representative to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients. Calculate dosages, fill prescriptions and prepare labels with accuracy. Has Pharmacist check all work before prescriptions are dispensed to the patient. Verifies name and address before giving medications to patients. Offers patient consultation for all first fill prescriptions. Follows HIPAA laws and maintains patient/employee confidentiality. Answers phone calls and addresses questions from customers and healthcare providers. Matches NDC number on stock bottle with NDC on label. Enters patient’s information accurately into the pharmacy system, including but not limited to the patient’s: address, phone number, allergies, and date of birth. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current California Pharmacy Technician Certificate required.
• Three (3) years of experience in a retail pharmacy within the last 5 years.
• Experience as an inventory expert.
• Experience processing and communicating with pharmacy benefit managers, including submitting TAR’s for Medi-Cal patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual: English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist with providing medications to patients in a timely and accurate manner.
• Collect, prepare, and deliver medication orders as directed by the Pharmacist.
• Ensure sufficient and accurate drug and supply inventories.
• Assist with inventory, receiving, verifying, storing of medications, processing credits, entering and transmitting drug orders, and processing of patient charges.
• Stock and dispense medications.
• Maintain records by filing prescriptions.
• Monitor inventory by sorting, stocking and labeling pharmacy shelves.
• Communicate clearly with customers and other healthcare professionals.
• Comply with rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a clean and safe pharmacy.
• Communicate with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions.
• Coordinate with insurance representatives to process claims and calculate correct co-pay information for patients.
• Calculate dosages, fill prescriptions and prepare labels with accuracy.
• Verify name and address before giving medications to patients.
• Offer patient consultation for all first fill prescriptions.
• Follow HIPAA laws and maintain patient/employee confidentiality.
• Answer phone calls and address questions from customers and healthcare providers.
• Match NDC number on stock bottle with NDC on label.
• Enter patient’s information accurately into the pharmacy system.

Benefits

• Hourly rate for this position is $30.12 - $33.37.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees