Retail Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy Downtown Retail - FT VARYING SHIFTS
About The Position
Prepares medications for dispensing including accurate labeling and documentation under the supervision of a pharmacist to ensure compliance with departmental/state/federal regulations and patient safety including: Interpret, and accurately data entry prescription information into the pharmacy computer system and notifies pharmacist of significant problems. Prepares prescription drugs for inpatients and outpatients under pharmacist supervision. Repackages all drugs needed and labels these accurately. Accurately enters data into pharmacy computer, credits and debts accurately. Attends department meetings and provides ideas for innovations, cost containment, improving quality of care and solutions to problems. Voice ideas/opinions in staff meetings. Works on project(s) that contribute to the development and subsequent improvement of the Pharmacy. Ability to prioritize job tasks based on patient need. Accurately maintains narcotics control data. Is aware of inventory control systems; orders and stocks areas appropriately and cost effectively. Removes outdated medications in the pharmacy and from assigned units. Verifies inventory received against the invoice noting any exceptions and communicating these to immediate supervisor. Stocks the shelves, rotating stock appropriately. Knowledge of hazardous materials and associated safety practices. Ability to work under daily stress and demands from patient care units. Demonstrates effective communication in writing, phone etiquette, and communication with staff and co-workers. Bill third party insurance plans accurately. Resolve rejected claims in a timely manner. Provide excellent customer service in person and on the telephone. Maintains and cleans the equipment necessary to perform duties, reporting any failures or need for repair to immediate supervisor or Pharmacy Manager immediately. Makes recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures to the Pharmacy Manager, or other appropriate hospital manager. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- knowledge of the metric system
- 40 wpm typing skills
- Manual dexterity
- follow oral and written instructions
- attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency
- perform mathematical proportion problems
- Licensed with Oregon Board of Pharmacy
Nice To Haves
- Similar job experience
- Previous health care experience especially in a pharmacy
Responsibilities
- Prepares medications for dispensing including accurate labeling and documentation under the supervision of a pharmacist to ensure compliance with departmental/state/federal regulations and patient safety including: Interpret, and accurately data entry prescription information into the pharmacy computer system and notifies pharmacist of significant problems.
- Prepares prescription drugs for inpatients and outpatients under pharmacist supervision.
- Repackages all drugs needed and labels these accurately.
- Accurately enters data into pharmacy computer, credits and debts accurately.
- Attends department meetings and provides ideas for innovations, cost containment, improving quality of care and solutions to problems.
- Voice ideas/opinions in staff meetings.
- Works on project(s) that contribute to the development and subsequent improvement of the Pharmacy.
- Ability to prioritize job tasks based on patient need.
- Accurately maintains narcotics control data.
- Is aware of inventory control systems; orders and stocks areas appropriately and cost effectively.
- Removes outdated medications in the pharmacy and from assigned units.
- Verifies inventory received against the invoice noting any exceptions and communicating these to immediate supervisor.
- Stocks the shelves, rotating stock appropriately.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials and associated safety practices.
- Ability to work under daily stress and demands from patient care units.
- Demonstrates effective communication in writing, phone etiquette, and communication with staff and co-workers.
- Bill third party insurance plans accurately.
- Resolve rejected claims in a timely manner.
- Provide excellent customer service in person and on the telephone.
- Maintains and cleans the equipment necessary to perform duties, reporting any failures or need for repair to immediate supervisor or Pharmacy Manager immediately.
- Makes recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures to the Pharmacy Manager, or other appropriate hospital manager.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
