Pharmacy Technician Per Diem

Description

The Pharmacy Technician position is responsible for preparing medications under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist in accordance with company standards and state and federal regulations. 

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Reads and interprets physicians’ orders received in the pharmacy and transcribes into the pharmacy computer/ medication profile.
• Fill and label prescriptions for review by the pharmacist.
• Monitor and replenish inventory using vendor software to keep appropriate drugs in stock.
• Attends and participates in department meetings to exchange ideas to achieve goals of the department.
• Checks and removes outdated medication on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated medication is in stock.
• Assists with pharmacy billing by using appropriate computer functions, reason codes and dates for charging and crediting.
• Checks in and puts orders away and filing associated paperwork.
• All other duties assigned by the pharmacist on duty and management.

Compliance Responsibilities

• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited those within the Compliance Process, Code of Conduct and HIPAA.
• Participates in required orientation and training programs, as required.
• Reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance in accordance with COHC Compliance reporting Process.
• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.

Position Qualifications

Core Competencies/Skill Sets

• Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated ability to model good customer service behaviors.
• Must be thorough and have ability to remain focused in a busy environment.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective communications among and with nursing, medical and other health disciplines.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish language preferred.

Professional Experience/Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma
• 1 year experience in a retail, hospital or clinical pharmacy preferred.