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Livonia Full Time Livonia, MI, US
3 days ago Requisition ID: 1550
Salary Range: $18.00 To $24.00 Hourly
Pharmacy Technician, Closed door Pharmacy
Compensation: $18.00-$24.00 hourly
Great opportunity for a registered pharmacy technician working for a family-owned company. We are also a family friendly employer with operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. No nights, weekends, on-call, or holidays. A rewarding career knowing you are working to improve the quality of life to an underserved community with behavior health needs.
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN: JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary: The pharmacy technician serves an integral role by assisting the pharmacist in various operations within the pharmacy including, but not limited to:
- Processes and fills prescriptions for oral, rectal topical, and injectable medications.
- Prepares, packages, and delivers prescriptions.
- Orders and receives drug inventory and maintains adequate inventory of stock and supplies.
- Corresponds with patients and providers.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates Competencies in the Following Areas:
- Files and retrieves pharmacy records as required.
- Obtains and documents accurate and complete patient medication histories.
- Accurately processes prescriptions (entry, adjudication, filling, point-of-sale).
- Assists in medication preparation by selecting, counting, packaging, delivering, and labeling per established guidelines.
- Packages medications in vials, compliance packaging, and single-med cold seal cards.
- Triages telephone calls in the pharmacy.
- Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
- Processes patient medication charges and credits as needed.
- Works directly with providers’ offices and/or facilities as part of an interdisciplinary team- based approach to medication management.
- Inventory management; drug ordering and receiving per state and federal regulations.
- Conducts clerical and record keeping practices and procedures.
- Operates computer software (Rx30, Omnicell, Dispill, etc.) proficiently.
- Aids in continuity of care by coordinating prescription refills between providers’ offices and subsequent delivery of medication to the patient.
- Advocates for patient health by navigating common barriers such as prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, sync fills, or delivery.
- Performs other pharmacy related duties as assigned.
Professional Responsibilities:
- Completes annual continuing education requirements.
- Maintains regulatory requirements.
- Completes outdates and returns in a timely fashion.
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- Complies with all organizational policies.
Regulatory Requirements:
- Possess and maintain a valid professional license/certification/registration issued by the State Board of Pharmacy.
- Abide by and uphold the privacy rule standards of HIPAA.
- High school diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification.
- One (1) year related pharmacy experience.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
Skills:
- Moderate computer knowledge.
Physical Demands:
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.