Technician, Pharmacy on-call float (East Portland/Central Portland Locations)

Kaiser Permanente • Portland, OR

88d

About The Position

The pharmacy technician provides customer-focused services to members in the technical aspects of pharmaceutical care, under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and in collaboration with the healthcare team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Pharmacy Technician License (Oregon) required at hire.
• Demonstration of the ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Ability to write coherently, legibly and spell correctly.
• Ability to communicate effectively in all forms: written, verbal and non-verbal.
• Ability to provide customer-focused service.
• Ability to calculate math accurately, especially aliquots, concentrations and dilutions.
• Demonstration of a history of reliable attendance.
• Ability to make a positive impact on the team dynamics.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment.

Nice To Haves

• Work experience in retail, business office or other service industry setting.
• Previous technician work experience.
• Post high school course in medical terminology.
• Completion of a recognized technician training program.
• Evidence of multi-tasking.
• Experience in cash handling.
• Personal computer skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Flexible.

Responsibilities

• Actively supports organizational and departmental policies and procedures within the Partnership.
• Seeks supervision/consultation or refers to another resource when unable to perform safely, effectively or within the role.
• Presents a professional appearance and approach with members and other employees; demonstrates honest and ethical behavior.
• Handles member and employee information with appropriate sensitivity and safeguards to ensure confidentiality and right to privacy, in compliance with HIPAA regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates and incorporates principles of safety and infection control into daily activities as outlined in organizations policies/procedures.
• Actively supports organizational and departments policies/procedures including established cash handling and asset management.
• Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by working together by supporting, promoting and applying the established behavioral and interpersonal standards of conduct.
• Exhibits flexibility when work assignments need to be adjusted to meet service delivery needs and workload of team.
• Takes responsibility to identify, develop and adapt new policies and practices that improve service and quality of work.
• Ensures that all cash handling practices are in accordance with current regional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Answers telephone, receiving, processing and relaying messages as needed with complete discretion in matters of patient confidentiality.
• Asks for appropriate ID, and records information consistent with regional policies and procedures to ensure the accurate sale of all prescriptions to the correct patient.
• Maintains work and waiting areas in a neat and orderly manner at all times; regularly assists in the cleaning of the department.
• Accurately and completely inputs all prescriptions and/or patient data into the tops System according to policies and procedures.
• Inputs refill information and responds to information given on screen appropriately and in accordance with established policies and procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED