Retail Cert Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy Downtown Retail - PT .5 VARYING SHIFTS

Qualifications

• Three (3) years experience or equivalent education in a Retail Pharmacy.
• High School diploma or equivalent; knowledge of the metric system; 40 wpm typing skills; Manual dexterity; follow oral and written instructions; attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency; perform mathematical proportion problems.
• Preferred: five years or more of similar job experience. Previous health care experience especially in a pharmacy.
• Lic/Reg/Cert: Valid National Certification / Licensed and certified with Oregon Board of Pharmacy

Typical Physical/Mental Demands

• Medium demands for push/pull/lifting work; able to lift 30 pounds; stand for long periods.
• Able to analyze work situations, problem solve and work in a professional manner; perform various mathematical equations; learn 1000 generic/trade names; work under supervision in filling orders and preparing prescriptions; understand the principles of a laminar/vertical flow hood, Biological Safety Cabinet and aseptic technique; fill patient prescriptions and enter data into computer accurately.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares medications for dispensing including accurate labeling and documentation under the supervision of a pharmacist to ensure compliance with departmental/state/federal regulations and patient safety including: Interpret, and accurately data entry prescription information into the pharmacy computer system and notifies pharmacist of significant problems.
• Prepares prescription drugs for inpatients and outpatients under pharmacist supervision. Repackages all drugs needed and labels these accurately. Accurately enters data into pharmacy computer, credits and debts accurately.
• Attends department meetings and provides ideas for innovations, cost containment, improving quality of care and solutions to problems. Voice ideas/opinions in staff meetings.
• Works on project(s) that contribute to the development and subsequent improvement of the Pharmacy.
• Ability to prioritize job tasks based on patient need. Accurately maintains narcotics control data. Is aware of inventory control systems; orders and stocks areas appropriately and cost effectively. Removes outdated medications in the pharmacy and from assigned units.
• Verifies inventory received against the invoice noting any exceptions and communicating these to immediate supervisor. Stocks the shelves, rotating stock appropriately.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials and associated safety practices. Ability to work under daily stress and demands from patient care units.
• Demonstrates effective communication in writing, phone etiquette, and communication with staff and co-workers.
• Bills third party insurance plans accurately. Resolve rejected claims in a timely manner.
• Provides excellent customer service in person and on the telephone.
• Maintains and cleans the equipment necessary to perform duties, reporting any failures or need for repair to immediate supervisor or Pharmacy Manager immediately.
• Makes recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures to the Pharmacy Manager, or other appropriate hospital manager.

Marginal Job Functions

• Performs other duties as assigned.