Pharmacy Technician: Accurate Dispensing & Patient Care

Kaiser Permanente; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Washington state seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmacy workflow and ensure the timely, accurate distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal laws as well as Kaiser policies. You will process new and refill prescriptions, count and pour medications, enter information, stock shelves, and assist pharmacists with safety checks and service excellence.

Completion of an approved technician training program and WA certification are required; IV

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program.
• Washington Pharmacy Technician Certification required by hire.
• Knowledge of pharmacy law and standard practices.

Responsibilities

• Supports daily pharmacy workflow and ensures timely distribution of medications.
• Processes new and refill prescriptions; enters prescription data into the computer.
• Counts, pours, and labels medications; stocks shelves and files prescriptions.
• Performs safety checks and assists pharmacists with patient service.
• Triages phone calls and handles refill requests and authorizations.
• Maintains accurate inventory and complies with Kaiser policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Teamwork

Pharmaceutical calculations

Education

Pharmacy technician training program

Washington Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Kaiser Permanente in Washington state seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support daily pharmacy workflow and ensure the timely, accurate distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal laws as well as Kaiser policies. You will process new and refill prescriptions, count and pour medications, enter information, stock shelves, and assist pharmacists with safety checks and service excellence.

Completion of an approved technician training program and WA certification are required; IV