Central Pharmacy Technician II, 40 hrs, Sterling

Sterling, Virginia


Employer: Kaiser Permanente
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

Description: $3,000 sign-on bonus eligible position!

Job Summary:

Greet members, enter information into computer system, receive payment from members, fill prescriptions, provides customer focused clinical pharmaceutical care which includes. Supporting specialty pharmacy outreach calls, adherence calls, refill reminder calls, inventory management Supports central pharmacy operations with prescription processing, inbound calls and outbound call, member outreach, and pharmacy services adoption.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Greets patients over the telephone, and other health care personnel in caring, helpful manner and initiates service transactions using proper forms and process.

  • Refers all inquiries or issues regarding patientcare/consultation to pharmacist.

  • By typing or computer entry, Inputs patient and prescription information to produce labels and to assist in prescription filling process.

  • Matches prescriptions with labels. Selects proper drug and quantity to be dispensed, fills container, applies labels and presents completed product to pharmacist for checking.

  • (May perform in hospital setting) As trained or qualified, Prepares adequate supply of medication for unit dose distribution.

  • (May perform in hospital setting) Processes Clinic and Hospital Drug Requisitions. Receives, fills drug and medical supply requests. Checks stock levels per schedule. Removes outdated goods and replenishes to fixed levels.

  • (May perform in hospital setting) Fills and updates unit dose cassettes per determined supply.

  • Assists with and/or provides medication (checked by pharmacist), OTC product, or supplies to correct patient in helpful and caring manner. Refers all consultation function to pharmacist. Collects money if needed.

  • (May perform in hospital setting) Picks-up and delivers medications and supplies to designated areas or persons per schedule (e.g. unit dose exchange, control substance, floor stock).

  • Calculates price for prescriptions or order. Sells non-prescription drugs. Collects cash, check, or credit card payments for all collectible services. Verifies information is accurate on all checks. Assures valid authorization is received for all credit card payments. Validates checks and credit slips and issues receipts accordingly.

  • Performs product verification under general supervision of pharmacist as a part of Tech check tech regulations

  • Balances monies, checks, and credit card charge documents daily against cash register receipts. Reconciles any discrepancy. Prepares bank deposit.

  • Gathers and computes data and information for variety of needs pertaining to health plan, non-plan, special and routine reports, studies, and statistics as necessary.

  • Maintains accurate OTC charge schedules and price lists, adjusts changes.

  • Orders routine bank supplies for cashiering area. Assures all equipment in cashiering area is operating in

  • Performs other related duties as directed
Basic Qualifications:
Experience

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
Education

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
  • This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
  • Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
  • Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
  • Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
  • Pharmacy Technician Certificate
Additional Requirements:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability customer service, oral communication, multi-tasking, teamwork, and written communication.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, generic drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and ability to assume responsibility for coordinating drug inventory control in medical clinics
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
  • Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
  • Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
  • Training/giving and receiving instructions.
  • Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Successful completion of an accredited Pharmacy technician program or US military program or OR (1) year of experience as Pharmacy Technician is preferred.


Primary Location: Virginia,Sterling,Central Pharmacy - Sterling
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 09:00 AM
Working Hours End: 05:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Central Pharmacy - Op Phcy Call Center - 1808
Pay Range: $24.95 - $36.71 / hour
Sign on bonus: $3000.00 The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: No
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy. At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest

Created: 2024-06-30
Reference: 1290411
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Sterling