Pharmacy Technician I - Central Float

Kaiser Permanente; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 33,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to greet members at the front desk, enter prescription details into the computer, and prepare medications for pharmacist review. This role handles payments, label printing, drug retrieval, and patient pickup coordination with a focus on accurate medication handling.

Responsibilities include assisting with OTC products, answering coverage questions, and ensuring compliance with licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compliance with state board rules and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Greet members at front desk and take prescriptions for pharmaceuticals.
• Enter prescription information into the computer system and print labels.
• Receive payment according to member plans.
• Select drugs from dispenser or shelf and prepare labels for pharmacist review.
• Reconstitute medications as directed and contact members to pick up prescriptions.
• Assist with OTC products and answer routine drug-coverage questions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer software proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

*Position is eligible for $6000 sign on bonus*

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.