Pharmacy Technician II

Kaiser Permanente; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Virginia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to greet members, enter prescriptions in the computer system, and assist pharmacists with dispensing and inventory tasks. You will handle point-of-sale transactions and prepare medications for pharmacist review, with potential to support various pharmacy operations.

Requirements include a high school diploma/GED, completion of a recognized pharmacy technician program or equivalent experience, and Virginia certification/licensure as

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certification/licensing as a Pharmacy Technician in Virginia or Pharmacist Intern status.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and drug names; ability to manage drug inventory.

Responsibilities

• Greet members at counter or via phone and verify eligibility.
• Enter prescription information into computer system and print labels.
• Process payments according to member plans.
• Select drugs from inventory and count medications.
• Reconstitute medications and prepare IV and topical formulations.
• Attach labels and prepare items for pharmacist review.
• Call members to pick up prescriptions.
• Maintain inventory and assist with stock orders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician certificate program

Virginia pharmacy technician license or pharmacist intern license

Tools

Pharmacy software

Hospital computer systems

Inventory management systems

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. May perform the duties of a Pharmacy Inventory Technician or a Pharmacy Admixture Technician.

Sunday: From 7a, to 3pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: From 3:30pm to 12 am

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.
• Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.
• Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, and other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
• Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
• 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.
• Orders and stocks drugs and supplies, assembles drugs and supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, and performs other inventory duties.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.

Education

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

License, Certification, Registration

• Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians from National Healthcareer Association OR Pharmacy Technician Certificate from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) OR Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia)

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and ability to assume responsibility for coordinating drug inventory control in medical clinics.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of hospital computer systems.
• Working knowledge of hospital related medications.
• Data entry and spreadsheet development.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.