Pharmacy Technician

1.0 FTE - Day Shifts

Starting Pay - $21.41 - $26.76 (Based on Experience)

Location: Chatfield Pharmacy Note: While this position is currently listed under Chatfield Pharmacy, the position may be transitioned to our Rochester location depending on organizational needs and candidate interest.

At Olmsted Medical Center, we value our employees and are committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. To keep up with the evolving trends, Olmsted Medical Center offers the following for employees who are employed at a 0.5 FTE or higher.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Adoption Assistance Plan

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• State Technician License required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification required within two years of hire
• BLS certification
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
• Has strong organizational skills, analytical skills, and attention to detail

Job Responsibilities:

• Transcribes orders to profiles for check by pharmacists.
• Re-types and maintains medication profiles for check by a pharmacist.
• Enters physicians' prescriptions into computer system and profiles all duplicate orders in patient file.
• Takes prescription refills from physician's office when appropriate.
• Acknowledges customers/patients when in the pharmacy (preferably by name).
• Adheres to departmental culture.
• Obtains and counts appropriate medications, placing into an approved container for pharmacist verification.
• Packages and labels unit dose drugs under supervision and final approval of pharmacist, as needed.
• Prices and quotes prescription prices to patients.
• Records manufacturer and lot number on prescription where appropriate.
• Files all prescriptions in appropriate folder.
• Communicates all third-party billing information to pharmacy support staff.
• Checks inventory of drugs and equipment for re-order, including 340B inventory.
• Completes audit counts when assigned by the on-duty pharmacist.
• Prepares and audits new prescription orders prior to billing all third party forms.
• Answers incoming phone calls, takes customer orders.
• Performs additional purchasing and inventory control activities as directed by supervisor.
• Provides correspondence, typing, and filing services as directed by supervisor.
• Check in the wholesaler medications, restocks pharmacy shelves, and maintain proper inventory.
• Rings payments, charges, etc. on the register.
• Maintains open communication with patient/clients and referral sources.
• Services walk-in customers.
• Assists in preparing deliveries and communicating with drivers on deliveries as needed.
• Conforms to dress code.
• Demonstrates timeliness, courtesy, sincerity, and patience when dealing with patients/clients.
• Markets the company in a positive and professional manner.
• Follows set pharmacy work flow to best of abilities. Cleans shelving and work area.
• Read and comprehend insurance/customer information.
• Take refill orders from clinician's offices.
• Assists the pharmacy managers by overseeing the day-to-day work flow of the staff ensuring it is working efficiently and accurately.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management staff.
• Other duties as assigned.