Pharmacy Technician I - Central Float

Kaiser Permanente; Bowie, Northern (MD, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Bowie, MD seeks a Pharmacy Technician to greet members, verify eligibility, and process prescriptions under pharmacist supervision. You will enter prescription data, print labels, and handle payments while ensuring accuracy and compliance.

The role involves selecting medications, labeling, reconstituting when needed, and communicating drug coverage information to members. A valid Maryland/DC/VA pharmacy tech license pathway is noted.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmacy nomenclature.
• Ability to perform pharmacy calculations accurately.
• Proficiency in computer software used in pharmacy operations.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compliance with state board rules and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greets members at counter or by phone and verifies eligibility.
• Enters prescription information into computer system and prints labels.
• Receives payment and processes transactions.
• Selects and counts drugs and attaches labels for pharmacist review.
• Reconstitutes medications and prepares items for pharmacist approval.
• Communicates with members about drug coverage and prices.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Nomenclature

Calculations

Interpersonal communication

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:

Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals
• Enters prescription information into computer system and prints labels for use by pharmacist.
• Receives payment according to terms of members plan.
• Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
• Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
• Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.
• Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
• Receives payment for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies selected by members.
• Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, and related issues.
• Identifies situations when patient should speak with pharmacist regarding use of drugs and asks pharmacist to speak to member.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia) OR Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia)
• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable required.
• Note that qualified technicians who meet criteria for the Tech II jo position will be paid according to the Tech II pay scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.