Pharmacy Tech I

Description

Position Summary: 

Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, selects, picks and packages medications and supplies in preparation for shipment to patients. Performs record keeping functions. Assists in various inventory control processes as needed.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to stand for duration of shift (8-10 hours). Must be able to repeatedly lift 5-10 lbs. for duration of shift. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 30-50 lbs (REQUIRED). during a shift. Reaching and grasping objects at various levels is required. While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to utilize a keyboard and operate departmental machinery.

Work Environment:

Employee regularly works near and around moving machinery (conveyor belts). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be required to wear protective clothing or equipment.

Reasonable accommodation may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position takes in-coming calls from members, providers, etc providing professional phone assistance to all callers through the criteria based prior authorization process. Maintains complete, timely and accurate documentation of all approvals and denials, and transfers all clinical questions and judgment calls to the pharmacist.

REQUIRED:

Six months of work experience as a pharmacy technician.

Prefer three months of work experience in a pick/pack/ship environment.

Prefer three months of work computer experience.

Able to utilize computer applications to enter data accurately and in line with production standards.

Knows drug names and basic pharmacology knowledge and law.

Understands medical terminology utilized in a Pharmacy.