SUMMARY: The purpose of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist with the day-to-day activities in the pharmacy. Responsibilities:
Help patients who are dropping off or picking up prescription orders;
Enter prescription orders into the computer;
Create and update patient’s health and insurance information in the computer;
Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with local, state, federal, and company regulations;
Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims;
At point of sale, verify that customer receives correct prescription(s);
Complete weekly distribution center medication orders, place orders on shelves, and verify all associated paperwork;
Assist the pharmacist with filling and labeling prescriptions;
Prepare the pharmacy inventory;
Screen telephone calls for the pharmacist;
Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization;
Compound oral solutions, ointments, and creams;
Prepackage bulk medications;
Maintain an awareness of developments in the community and pharmaceutical fields that relate to job responsibilities and integrate them into practice;
Assist in training new employees;
Assist other pharmacy technicians;
Assist pharmacist in scheduling and maintaining workflow;
Maintain knowledge of loss prevention techniques;
Other duties as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned.
Implements Gerould’s Professional Pharmacy, Inc/Gerould’s Healthcare Center's Mission Statement.
May have to communicate or interact with Gerould’s Professional Pharmacy, Inc/Gerould’s Healthcare Center's customers that may be:
Infants (0 - 1 years of age)
Pediatrics (1 - 17 years of age)
Adults (18 - 64 years of age)
Seniors (65 years or greater)
Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) activities.
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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
National certification desirable or preferred;
Professional demeanor;
Ability to respect confidentiality of patient data;
Strong communication skills;
Courteous attitude;
Understanding of medical terminology and calculations;
Ability to type at least 35 words per minute;
Knowledge of computer operations;
Knowledge of medication brand and generic names;
Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems;
High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree.
