JOB SUMMARY:

Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• If Technician is not licensed prior to hire, must complete KPMAS Technician Training Program within 6 months.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Note that qualified technicians who meet critieria for the Tech II job position will be paid according to the Tech II pay scale.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.
  PrimaryLocation : Maryland,Frederick,Frederick Medical Center
  HoursPerWeek : 1
  Shift : Variable
  Workdays : Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
  WorkingHoursStart : 12:00 AM
  WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM
  Job Schedule : Call-in/On-Call
  Job Type : Standard
  Employee Status : Regular
  Employee Group/Union Affiliation : M40|OPEIU|Local 2
  Job Level : Individual Contributor
  Job Category : Pharmacy
  Department : Frederick Medical Center - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 1808
  Travel : Yes, 100 % of the Time
  Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
• Enters prescription information into computer system and prints labels for use by pharmacist.
• Receives payment according to terms of members plan.
• Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
• Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
• Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.
• Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
• Receives payment for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies selected by members.
• Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, and related issues.
• Identifies situations when patient should speak with pharmacist regarding use of drugs and asks pharmacist to speak to member.
• Performs other related duties as directed.