Pharmacy Tech - (Campus Flex) at Confluence Health

, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

37.51

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Practice, Patient Care, Team Collaboration, Computer Skills, Inventory Control, Customer Service, Communication, Basic Life Support, Pharmacy Technician License, Medication Orders, Third-Party Billing, Narcotic Documentation, Cash Handling, Organizational Skills, Training, Bilingual Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Salary Range $23.29 - $37.51 Overview Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members. Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation. Retirement Plan Pool Differential Sick Leave Shift Differential Employee Assistance Program For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here! Summary $5,000 sign on bonus for external hires. **Requires a 1 year commitment to Confluence Health. This position is a Campus Flex position covered under the UFCW 3000 contract section 4.05 allowing this position to support multiple departments or locations. Pharmacy technicians are persons who are skilled or trained in the practical, technical and distributive aspects of pharmacy practice Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the routine, day to day functions of pharmacy practice. Through the performance of these tasks and through collaboration and teamwork with pharmacists, technicians allow pharmacists to engage in activities that optimize care and bring value to our patients. These activities primarily focus on the quality and the safety of the care provided. Technicians are supervised by licensed pharmacists who verify the accuracy of their job performance. Position Reports To: Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacy Supervisor Essential Functions Screens and directs call, takes/forwards messages and relays information accurately. Retrieves and distributes inter-office/external mail, faxes and messages. Admitting patients into the computer system and creating a patient chart. Utilize a computer system for entering and maintaining patient demographic, medical and insurance information. Enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy computer system. Researching patient information needed for calling insurance companies to check eligibility and benefits of patients. Process third-party billing and reconciliation. Adheres to all policy and procedures related to narcotic documentation, distribution and record keeping. Packaging medication and supplies as well as coordinating currier delivery of packages daily. Assists in placing, receiving and processing drug and supply orders and returns. Assists in inventory control and screening stock for outdates. Assists in organizing and maintaining the cleanliness of the department. Use of a cash register and ability to balance the cash drawer at end of day. Prepare bank deposit. May require travel to other CWH pharmacy locations. Attends meetings as required. Performs other activities/responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the pharmacy department. Communicates positively and effectively in a team approach with co-workers within and outside the department. Required to orient, train, and be regularly scheduled across both campuses. Required to maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Performs other duties as assigned. Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times. Qualifications Required: High School Diploma or equivalent. Active Washington State Pharmacy Technician License or active Washington State Pharmacist Intern Registration. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification. Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, accurate keyboarding, email communication and password management. Desired: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT). To communicate verbally and in writing in both Spanish and English language with the ability to pass a bilingual fluency evaluation through a CH chosen vendor. Physical/Sensory Demands O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday. Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position: Walking - F Sitting/Standing - C Reaching: Shoulder Height - F Reaching: Above shoulder height - F Reaching: Below shoulder height - F Climbing - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O Crawling/Kneeling - O Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O Twisting/Turning - F Repetitive Movement - F Working Conditions: Work includes the handling and compounding of hazardous drugs and substances. Job Classification: FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights - No Heat - No Cold - No Mechanical Hazards - Yes Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting - No Noise - No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No Infectious Diseases - No

Responsibilities

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in daily pharmacy functions, including processing medication orders and managing patient information. They also ensure compliance with policies and maintain the cleanliness of the department.