Pharmacy Technician II - South Float

Kaiser Permanente; Potomac Mills (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Virginia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to welcome members at the front desk, enter prescription data into the computer system, and collect payments while preparing medications for pharmacist review. The role may include duties of inventory or admixture technician as needed.

This is a rotating shift with coverage from 7:30 AM to 4 PM and 4 PM to 12 AM. Strong attention to detail and clear communication are essential in a busy clinic setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Virginia Pharmacist Intern License
• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) AND Pharmacy Technician Certificate
• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians from National Healthcareer Association
• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and coordination of drug inventory in clinics
• Proficiency in 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
• Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program preferred

Responsibilities

• Greet members at counter or over the telephone, verify eligibility status and receive prescriptions for pharmaceuticals.
• Prepare medications for pharmacist review.
• May perform duties of Pharmacy Inventory Technician or Pharmacy Admixture Technician.
• Coordinate drug inventory control in medical clinics.
• Utilize computer systems and software for data entry and records.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pharmacy software

Interpersonal communication

Data entry

Hospital computer systems

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy software

Hospital computer systems

Spreadsheet software

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.

This is a rotating shift. Shifts are 7:30AM - 4PM AND 4PM - 12AM due to business needs

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

• Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia)


• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) AND Pharmacy Technician Certificate


• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
  


• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
  


• Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians from National Healthcareer Association
  

OR

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 preferred.