Pharmacy Technician Trainee – Outpatient Dispensing Expert

NALHE; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

NALHE in Honolulu, HI invites an experienced pharmacy technician to perform semi-technical and clerical duties, fill and package medications, restock to fixed levels, and assist the pharmacist in the dispensing process.

You will handle cashiering, input patient and prescription data, prepare labels, and ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations, with hospital duties possible depending on assignment.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and handles service transactions using proper forms and processes.
• Refers inquiries to the pharmacist for patient-care guidance.
• Inputs patient and prescription data to produce labels and assist in dispensing.
• Matches prescriptions with labels, selects drugs, fills containers and labels.
• Prepares adequate supply of medication for unit dose distribution where applicable.
• Processes clinic and hospital drug requisitions and manages stock levels.
• Fills and updates unit dose cassettes as required.
• Provides medication or OTC items to patients and collects payments when needed.
• Picks up and delivers medications and supplies per schedule where applicable.
• Calculates prescription prices, handles payments, and verifies checks.
• Balances cash, checks, and card transactions and prepares deposits.
• Gathers data for health plan reports and maintains pricing lists.
• Maintains OTC charge schedules and manages reordering of supplies.
• Orders and restocks drugs and supplies; disposes of outdated items.
• Files prescriptions and transaction documents in a timely manner.
• Resolves immediate problems and ensures equipment and work area safety.
• Complies with department policies, attendance, attire, and continuing education.
• Coordinates and answers incoming phone calls and directs them to the right person.

Job description

NALHE in Honolulu, HI invites an experienced pharmacy technician to perform semi-technical and clerical duties, fill and package medications, restock to fixed levels, and assist the pharmacist in the dispensing process.

You will handle cashiering, input patient and prescription data, prepare labels, and ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations, with hospital duties possible depending on assignment.