Pharmacy Technician II South Float, 40 hrs

Kaiser Permanente; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Virginia seeks a Pharmacy Technician to greet members, verify eligibility, and enter prescription data for pharmacist review. The role may include duties of Inventory Technician or Admixture Technician as needed by the department.

Experience, state licenses, and completion of an accredited technician program are required. Shifts run 7:30 AM–12:00 AM; on-site, full-time, with union-listed work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Virginia Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia) or Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) with certificate; DC and Maryland licenses within 6 months of hire; NHA Certification examination.
• Preferred completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program.

Responsibilities

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies eligibility status and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
• Enter information about prescriptions into computer system and prepare medications for pharmacist review.
• May perform duties of Pharmacy Inventory Technician or Pharmacy Admixture Technician as needed.
• Assist with coordinating drug inventory control in medical clinics and data entry/spreadsheet development.

Skills

Medical terminology

Pharmaceutical calculations

Computer software proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Hospital computer systems

Data entry

Spreadsheet development

Inventory coordination

Labor/Management Partnership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Accredited pharmacy technician training program (or US Military program)

Job description

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)

OR

• 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

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.

Primary Location: Virginia,Woodbridge,Caton Hill Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start: 07:30 AM

Working Hours End: 12:00 AM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Department: CATON HILL MEDICAL CENTER - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 1808

Pay Range: $31.88 - $45.5 / hour Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Kaiser Permanente is committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and drug-free workplace.