Pharmacy Technician II South Float, 40 hrs

About the role

Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist. May perform the duties of a Pharmacy Inventory Technician or a Pharmacy Admixture Technician.

Responsibilities

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia) OR Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) AND Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians from National Healthcareer Association

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and ability to assume responsibility for coordinating drug inventory control in medical clinics.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of hospital computer systems.
• Working knowledge of hospital related medications.
• Data entry and spreadsheet development.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program preferred.
• Inventory management experience is preferred.

Pay

Pay Range: $31.88 - $45.50 per hour. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Day shift, Monday through Friday
• Working hours: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Onsite at Tyson's Corner Medical Center, McLean, Virginia
• Union affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
• No travel required