Pharmacy Technician - Patient Care & Med Reconciliation

JobRx, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Retirement plan (403b/Cash Balance)

Tuition and certification assistance

Earned Wage Access

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist on duty, pharmacy supervisor, and community pharmacy manager in preparing and distributing medications.

You will perform quality control, routine maintenance, and related duties, with duties including processing physician orders, patient education on re-ordering prescriptions, and coordinating with purchasing for stock levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a board approved Pharmacy Technician training program or National Certification is required.
• National Qualification test (PTCB or NHA) is required.
• For Kentucky: Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Profiles physician orders in computer system for pharmacist review.
• Provides prompt, efficient, and courteous service; answers telephone inquiries and directs inquiries to the appropriate person.
• Responsible for general cleanliness of the work area/department.
• Recognizes narcotic discrepancies and performs audits as necessary.
• Delivers medications to Meds to Beds patients (in Emergency Room).
• Enters patient charges/credits into computer profile system.
• Checks incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
• Reviews patient medication profile to identify medications available through Patient Assistance.
• Contacts drug manufacturers for application forms and enrollment for patients.
• Performs medication reconciliation by interviewing patients and/or family members to validate home medications.
• Contacts pharmacies, nursing homes, and the Veteran Affairs for a complete list of home medications.
• Obtains income documentation from patients for various programs.
• Completes applications and obtains prescriptions; coordinates with physician regarding substitutions and obtains signed documents.
• Educates patient on responsibility for re-ordering prescriptions.
• Communicates with Purchasing Agent regarding stock levels and inventory rotations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Board approved Pharmacy Technician training program or National Certification

Job description

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist on duty, pharmacy supervisor, and community pharmacy manager in preparing and distributing medications.

You will perform quality control, routine maintenance, and related duties, with duties including processing physician orders, patient education on re-ordering prescriptions, and coordinating with purchasing for stock levels.