Pharmacy Technician

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Expedite prescription processing by performing all duties necessary and allowable, by policy or law.
•    Receives new and refilled prescriptions from customers for filling.
•    Verifies name and address (if applicable) of the person the new prescription is to be filled for, as well as legibility        of the prescriber’s name.
•    Obtains from the prescription files those prescriptions which have been requested to be refilled.
•    Prepares labels for new/refill prescriptions.
•    Accommodate customers when they arrive to pick up prescriptions.
•    Processes cash register transactions for new and refilled prescriptions.
•    Ensures necessary communications are provided to the customer, such as instructions, side effects and                      medication descriptions.
•    Arrange customer consultations with Pharmacist, when requested.
•    Procures signatures from customers for all prescriptions received.
•    Answer incoming calls, directs to Pharmacist, when appropriate, such as new prescriptions, questions about              medication, judgmental decision, etc.
•    Completes and processes third-party documents.
•    Fills prescription books or new prescriptions.
•    Files patient profiles.
•    Fills bins with prescription vials.
•    Processes incoming orders to determine that items ordered were shipped and that items shipped are the same as

      items invoiced to the Pharmacy.
•    Checks items for appropriate ‘shelf life’ remaining before expiration.
•    Affixes price stickers to the items ordered and places on stock shelves or in refrigerator, when required.
•    Checks stock to remove outdated items, as often as deemed necessary by the Pharmacist-In-Charge
•    Cleans Pharmacy shelves and work areas and maintains entire premises in a satisfactory state of cleanliness.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

       To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience - High School diploma or GED or working toward High School diploma/GED.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations – Must obtain or possess Pharmacy Technician license in the State of Kansas within 30 days of employment. Become nationally certified (CPht) within 1-year. Successfully pass the State of Kansas Background check. Must have a valid Driver’s License in the State of Kansas

Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of an organization.

Mathematical Skills – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills – To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Inventory software and Order processing systems.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employees may be asked to deliver medications/items to customers within Haskell County while operating a SDH vehicle.