Pharmacy Technician I, 40 hrs, McDonough at Kaiser Permanente

McDonough, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clerical Duties, Cash Register Operation, Cash Handling, Eligibility Verification, Bookkeeping, Filing, Prescription Data Entry, Medication Retrieval, Inventory Control, Pharmaceutical Returns, Customer Service, Patient Education, Data Retrieval, Report Processing, Training New Personnel, Pharmacy Regulations

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Job Summary: Under supervision of licensed Pharmacist, performs general clerical and technical duties. Maintains pharmacy services in accordance with departmental policies and standards as well as state regulations. Works in concert with center administration to ensure effective delivery of pharmacy services. Essential Responsibilities: Performs general clerical duties including cash register operation, cash handling, member eligibility verification, bookkeeping, filing and general supply maintenance. Under supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, performs technical duties including entering prescription and allergy data into the computer or typing prescription labels, retrieving medication from shelves, counting and packaging medication, labeling medication, retrieving refill request information from phone and automated systems. Assists with inventory control, purchasing, pharmaceutical returns, return-to-stock, shelf cleanliness, product rotation and maintenance. Serves members in a friendly, courteous and expedient manner which promotes member satisfaction and retention. Works in conjunction with medical records and nursing staff to collect and disseminate prescription related information (e.g. advice slips, refill requests). In conjunction with supervisor or under supervisors direction, orients and instructs new pharmacy personnel regarding department policies and procedures. Participates in patient education programs as appropriate. May have specific clinical pharmacy service responsibilities such as patient enrollment in the service, telecommunication to patients and practitioners, written patient communication, laboratory data retrieval, processing reports (e.g. missed appointments), collecting data for quality improvement projects, maintaining a filing system, and handling administrative office activities. Attends pharmacy education or training programs as appropriate. Basic Qualifications: Experience N/A Education High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required. License, Certification, Registration Pharmacy Technician License (Georgia) Additional Requirements: Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with medical staff and patients. Knowledge of basic cash register operations and cash control systems. Demonstrated ability to read and interpret written prescriptions. Ability to work in a repetitive environment. Complete a job specific assessment. Preferred Qualifications: One (1) year of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or retail setting or one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant in a Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy preferred.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician I performs general clerical and technical duties under pharmacist supervision, maintaining pharmacy services according to policies and state regulations. Key tasks include operating the cash register, entering prescription data, retrieving and packaging medication, and assisting with inventory control.