Pharmacy Technician I (PER DIEM) at Friesen Group Inc

Redding, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Experience, Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Confidentiality, Communication Skills, Multi-tasking, Prioritization Skills, Typing Skills, Inventory Management, Prescription Processing, Quality Assurance, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Medication Knowledge, Computer Skills

Industry

Professional Training and Coaching

Description

Description PER DIEM (CLOSED DOOR PHARMACY) Pharmacy Technician Opportunity Lifemed (A Friesen Group Company) Northern California's Premier long-term care pharmacy. Leading the way with compassion, reliability and trust. We deliver pharmacy solutions to long-term care facilities throughout the North State. Currently seeking a Full-Time Pharmacy Technician to help support our long-term care team. Ideal candidate would be driven, detailed, highly precise and accurate, works well in a team environment and has values that align with the company. Our Core Values at Lifemed are: HUMAN VALUE, TAKE OWNERSHIP, MAKE THE DIFFERENCE, SET THE PACE AND EMBRACE CHANGE. BenefitsCLOSED DOOR PHARMACYMedical/Dental/VisionFlexible Spending Account401K with generous company matchPaid Time Off BenefitsPersonal Holiday BenefitWellness BenefitCompany Sponsored EventsRecognition/Reward ProgramEmployee Referral Incentive ProgramTuition/Education Reimbursement Operational Responsibilities Recognize and assure that problems are resolved through the proper hierarchy of the store and in accordance with company policy. Notify Supervisor immediately of any equipment failures or needs if necessary. Ensure a clean and orderly work area. Maintain adequate supplies for daily operations. Always follow quality assurance and procedures. Work with Assistant Manager on pulling drugs that need to be returned. Filling Responsibilities Pull medications from shelf or stock. Read new RX’s to ensure accurate processing of prescription labels (i.e., patient name, doctor name, drug, directions, dosage, etc.). Identify proper medications and match them with script. Carefully measure and administer IV solutions, keeping track of inventory, count, pour or measure pharmaceuticals. Place products into proper container, affix RX label, and ensure all required fields are correct. Assist with processing prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner Verify patient information in computer system, ensuring personal and billing information is correct. Ensure prescriptions are filled in the order of urgency. Forward prescription and paperwork to Supervisor for review, as needed. Processing Responsibilities Process all prescriptions in the order of urgency. Process all prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner according to division policy and procedures, ensuring accurate patient information, doctor, drug, quantity, directions, refills, days supply, DAW and billing information. Interpret new RX’s and enter information into the computer using generic medication, when available, unless specifically requested by the doctor, patient or as directed by the third party insurance plan. Check for potential drug or allergy interactions and consult with pharmacist as needed Review all alerts, notes and comment fields for accurate processing of prescription. Select medications appropriate for cycle fill and calculate new RX’s for the appropriate quantity to reach the facility's cycle date. Process all incoming new and refill prescriptions including pending RX’s in all folders and batches according to division policy and procedures. Resolve questions and/or billing issues regarding prescriptions, that can be quickly resolved. Communicate all pending actions to technicians (i.e. split orders, denial reasons, changes, etc..) Other Responsibilities Prepare and organize documentation for all controlled medications dispensed Assist in other areas of pharmacy when needed. Process prescription transfers in an accurate and timely manner. Answer telephone calls in a professional and timely manner. Resolve customer situations/problems and request assistance if necessary. Accurately and efficiently operate, and process prescriptions as needed Resolve questions regarding prescriptions and/or billing Be compliant with responsibilities of tech duties from the Board of Pharmacy Requirements Experience Minimum of 6 months previous Pharmacy Tech experience 1-2 years previous Pharmacy Tech experience preferred Education Must have high school diploma or equivalent License Must have a valid license and be in good standing with the California State Board of Pharmacy. Special Skills Demonstrates extreme confidentiality with all customer and company information. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Conscientious and provides a professional image. Exceptional multi-tasking and prioritization skills. Possess accurate and efficient typing and key boarding skills. Training Maintain knowledge of insurance formulary and non-formulary medications.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician will support the long-term care team by filling and processing prescriptions accurately and efficiently. They will also maintain a clean work area, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with company policies.