Pharmacy Technician - Rutland

Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region; Rutland (VT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support medication preparation and distribution under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist in Rutland, Vermont. You will read physician orders, process meds in the pharmacy system, handle third-party adjudication, answer calls, operate the point-of-sale system, and ensure proper storage and security of medications.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent; pharmacy tech experience is preferred;

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Certification within 18 months of employment.
• Ability to interpret and perform basic mathematical computations.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret physician orders and transcribe same into pharmacy system
• Adjudicate third party claims
• Answer telephones, responding to questions and requests
• Operate point-of-sale system, maintaining accurate drawer and completing deposits
• Order and receive medications to maintain appropriate inventory
• Deliver medications to patients
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for medications

Skills

Healthcare experience

Pharmacy background

Math computations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy technician certification or equivalent

Job description

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Rutland, VT, US

Salary Range: $18.50 To $26.98 Hourly

COMMUNITY HEALTH:

Community Health is a primary care network that provides nationally-recognized programs, a focus on wellness, dental, behavioral health and pediatric specialties, walk-in Express Care, a culture of community and quality health care that almost everyone, insured or uninsured, has come to depend on. As an equal opportunity employer, we offer a team-oriented, collaborative work environment for close to 400 employees at eight different locations in Rutland and southern Addison counties.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Under general supervision of a licensed pharmacist, and in accordance with standard department procedures, prepare and distribute patient medications.

FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

• Read and interpret physician orders and transcribe same into pharmacy system
• Adjudicate third party claims
• Answer telephones, responding to questions and requests
• Operate point-of-sale system, maintaining accurate drawer and completing deposits
• Order and receive medications to maintain appropriate inventory
• Deliver medications to patients
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for medications

SKILLS REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous pharmacy technician and or prior healthcare experience strongly preferred
• Technician Certification or equivalent must be completed within 18 months of employment
• Ability to interpret and perform basic mathematical computations