Pharmacy Technician - Saturday 7:30am to 3:30pm (lunch ½ hour).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs duties assigned by a licensed pharmacist.
• Reads and interprets physicians’ orders received in the pharmacy and transcribes the same into the pharmacy computer medication profile.
• Undertakes continuous self-improvement, attends applicable training, seminars, in-services and educational classes to maintain skills competency and current knowledge for standard of care and effective practices.
• Follows all agency safety and health standards, regulations, procedures, policies and practices.
• Identifies, initiates and implements measures to deliver high quality care to patients and improve services.
• Responds efficiently and timely to all patient and provider staff needs and inquiries.
• Ensures excellent customer service to all FHCCGLA patients.
• Handles patient grievances according to FHCCGLA’s Policy & Procedure.
• Affords assistance in developing, updating & reviewing of FHCCGLA Policies & Procedures (P&P’s) as needed (with input from all other key personnel).
• Ensures HIPAA compliance by maintaining strict confidentiality of all patient data and E.H.R./Practice Management System (PMS) according to regulations and FHCCGLA’s P&P’s.
• Attends the following meetings/training: Mandatory Quarterly Staff Meeting/Trainings - Quarterly (Jan., Apr., Jul. & Oct.), Other pertinent meetings - As scheduled.
• Remains informed of Current legal and regulatory changes related to scope of practice. Specific programs/payors, insurances accepted, and services being offered at FHCCGLA. All applicable Policies & Procedures.
• Responds to on-demand calls for "STAT" orders, pick-ups and delivers same.
• Attends and participates in pharmacy tech meetings to exchange ideas to achieve goals of the department.
• Keeps procedures up-to-date in pharmacy tech manual to train new personnel and to have quick reference to specific jobs so they are performed according to the policies of the department.
• Checks and removes outdated meds on a routine basis to ensure that no deteriorated meds are in stock.
• Keeps appropriate records.
• Affords assistance with billing by using appropriate computer function, reason codes and dates for charging and crediting.
• Affords assistance in checking in orders, putting orders away and filing associated paperwork.
• Continues to educate by attending drug in-services and keeping up with policy changes.
• Maintains competency in caring for patients of all age groups and developmental stages and maintains competency as specifically indicated by orientation guidelines for a particular unit.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Two years of Retail Pharmacy experience preferred.
• Must speak/write Spanish fluently.
• Certificate from hospital-based pharmacy technical training program, junior college graduate or State certification as Pharmacy Technician.
• FQHC experience, highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Motivation to take the initiative to ensure all tasks performed are completed thoroughly and accurately.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures.
• Computer knowledge preferred (e.g., NextGen (E.H.R. & PMS), Microsoft Word and Excel), and Digital Rx.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and familiarity with the Hispanic culture.
• Work schedule may include weekends as needed.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work under pressure of deadlines.
• Ability to meet tight time sensitive deadlines.
• Motivated and committed to the provision of high-quality healthcare for indigent and underserved communities.
• Willingness to adapt to changes with regards to the agency’s growth and expansion.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to work well with others in a professional and team-oriented environment.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, friendly personality and able to motivate staff by promoting teamwork.
• Ability to relate to the public regardless of ethnicity, religion and economic status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of the following (but not limited to), preferred:
• My Health LA
• PPO’s
• HMO’s
• Medicare
• Family PACT
• CPSP
• Medi-Cal
• Fee-for-Service
• CHDP
• Managed Care Plans
• Every Woman Counts

Pay

22.00

Schedule

23.12