Pharmacy Technician - Discharge - Outpatient Pharmacy (Full-Time, 40, Rotating)

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the Clinical Pharmacist with processing and filling prescriptions and medication orders.

You will review orders, enter patient information, and help manage pharmacy inventory. You will also provide customers with information on medications, health insurance, and related services, and file third-party claims both on paper and electronically.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer, type, operate calculator.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Clinical Pharmacist in processing and filling prescriptions and medication/medical supply orders.
• Reviews and enters orders and patient information into the pharmacy computer system.
• Processes and assists in the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.
• Provides customers/patients with information about medications, health insurance, and other health care related services.
• Files third-party insurance claims on paper and electronically.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician

Completion of pharmacy technical program or on-the-job education/pharmacy work experience preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

I. JOB SUMMARY:

• Assists the Clinical Pharmacist in the processing and filling of prescriptions and medication/medical supply orders.
• Reviews and enters orders and patient information into the pharmacy computer system.
• Processes and assists in the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.
• Provides customers/patients with information about medications, health insurance, and other health care related services.
• Files third-party insurance claims on paper and electronically.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Finger dexterity. Seeing. Hearing. Speaking.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Lift floor to waist between 36-50 lbs. Lift waist to shoulder between 36-50 lbs. Lift waist to overhead between 6-10 lbs. Carry between 36-50 lbs. Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Sit. Stoop/Bend. Kneel. Twist. Crawl. Squat.
• Frequent: Climb: Stairs/Ladder. Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.
• Constant: Stand. Walk.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Exposure to noise/vibration from office/pharmacy equipment.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals and contact with patients with communicable diseases. Works on multiple tasks at the same time.
• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
• Work environment is fast paced, crowded and may be stressful.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Completion of pharmacy technical program or on-the-job education/pharmacy work experience preferred.

C. EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year work experience, preferably as pharmacy technician/clerk.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer, type, operate calculator.
• Ability to convert easily among fractions, decimals, percentages, and mixed numbers.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Your Health. Our Legacy

Our Mission:

To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values:

• Compassion guides our actions
• Aloha inspires us in all that we do
• Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all
• Excellence is our quest