Pharmacy Technician - Drug Inventory Management (Bellevue)

About the role

The Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Technician performs functions that support the daily workflow of the pharmacy. The role includes:

• Typing new prescriptions;
• Processing refill prescriptions and entering other prescription data into the computer;
• Counting and pouring medications from stock bottles;
• Entering chronic condition information;
• Prepackaging and labeling medications;
• Stocking shelves;
• Filing prescriptions;
• Performing inventory functions;
• Releasing refill medications and OTC products to patients;
• Handling non-professional phone calls including refill requests from patients and refill authorizations from prescribers;
• Calling prescribers to obtain refill authorization;
• Triaging phone calls to the appropriate person.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician ensures the timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy by:

• Reading, interpreting, and filling prescription orders with the correct medication;
• Ensuring the quantities are correct based on the sig;
• Accurately calculating dosages based on the patient's weight;
• Identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences;
• Consistently performing safety checks when dispensing medications;
• Taking appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences;
• Following standard work for greeting patients and providing excellent customer service;
• Providing service recovery when appropriate and by following proper procedures.

The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine in daily duties by:

• Staying current on clinical initiatives and priorities;
• Identifying specific issues and bringing them to a pharmacist's attention (such as high-risk meds, glucose strips, preferred drugs).

Requirements

The Pharmacy Technician must:

• Administer the different medication formularies by following Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures, and protocols;
• Maintain and utilize current knowledge of basic drug information and medical terminology when performing duties;
• Have one (1) plus year of Pharmacy Technician experience;
• Have two (2) plus years of IV experience;
• Have two (2) plus years of warehouse experience;
• Be able to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively;
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations, identify drug names, and have knowledge of most common uses for pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must:

• Complete an approved pharmacy technician training program, or equivalent, in order to obtain Department of Health Pharmacy Technician Certification by date of hire/transfer;
• Hold a Pharmacy Technician Certification (Washington) at hire;
• Have completed an approved pharmacy technician training program.

Skills

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Collaborative skills;
• Compassionate skills;
• Flexible skills;
• Multi-tasking skills;
• Team player skills;
• Results-driven skills.

Benefits

We offer several benefits to our pharmacy team, including:

• Supportive and collaborative work environment;
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement;
• Electronic medical record systems and integrated technology platforms;
• Flexibility and work-life balance;
• Stability and competitive pay and benefits;
• Recognition and awards for excellence in quality and patient care.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $18.00 - $24.00 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is variable, with the possibility of full-time and part-time work.