TEMP Pharm Tech, Retail - POB West Pharmacy (Full-Time, 40, Day)

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc.; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a temporary position in Hawaii. The role involves assisting the pharmacist with processing and filling prescriptions, reviewing orders, and entering patient information into the pharmacy system.

You will maintain inventory, handle cash transactions, and assist customers with medication details and health care services. Prior Hawaii technician certification and about one year of relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of pharmacy technical program or on-the-job education/pharmacy work experience preferred.
• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• One year of work experience, preferably as pharmacy technician/clerk.
• Ability to handle cash transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to be accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, sometimes stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in processing and filling prescriptions and medication/medical supply orders.
• Review and enter orders and patient information into the pharmacy computer system.
• Process and assist in the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.
• Perform sales transactions and provide customers/patients with information about medications, health insurance, and other health care services.
• File third-party insurance claims on paper and electronically.

Skills

Cash handling

English communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Pharmacy technician program

Job description

Responsibilities

TEMPORARY POSITION

I. JOB SUMMARY:

• Assists the pharmacist in the processing and filling of prescriptions and medication/medical supply orders.
• Reviews and enters orders & patient information into the pharmacy computer system.
• Processes and assists in the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.
• Performs sales transactions and provides customers/patients with information about medications, health insurance, and other health care related services.
• Files third-party insurance claims on paper and electronically.

II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Finger dexterity. Seeing. Hearing. Speaking.

B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Lift floor to waist between 21-35 lbs. Lift waist to shoulder between 21-35 lbs. Carry between 21-35 lbs. Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A

C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Sit. Stoop/Bend. Kneel. Twist. Squat.
• Frequent: Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.
• Constant: Stand. Walk.

III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
• Exposure to noise/vibration from office/pharmacy equipment.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals and contact with patients with communicable diseases.
• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
• Work environment is fast paced, crowded and may be stressful.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION:

• Completion of pharmacy technical program or on-the-job education/pharmacy work experience preferred.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

C. EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) year of work experience, preferably as pharmacy technician/clerk.
• Experience to demonstrate:
• Ability to handle cash transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to be accurate and attentive to detail.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to operate different machines such as computer, calculator, cash register.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Vet

Your Health. Our Legacy

Our Mission: To fulfill the intent of Queen Emma and King Kamehameha IV to provide in perpetuity quality health care services to improve the well-being of Native Hawaiians and all of the people of Hawai'i.

Our Values: Compassion guides our actions Aloha inspires us in all that we do Respect and understanding are essential for the dignity of all Excellence is our quest