Pharmacy Technician II, On Call, Burke

Description: 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. May perform the duties of a Pharmacy Inventory Technician or a Pharmacy Admixture Technician.
Essential Responsibilities:

• 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.


• Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.


• Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, and other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.


• Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.


• 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.


• Orders and stocks drugs and supplies, assembles drugs and supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, and performs other inventory duties.


• 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

• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) AND Pharmacy Technician Certificate from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

OR

• Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia)

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, generic drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and ability to assume responsibility for coordinating drug inventory control in medical clinics.
• NOTE: Virginia pharmacy technicians are required to have completed the PTCB or ExCPT exam to obtain their license)
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of hospital computer systems.
• Working knowledge of hospital related medications.
• Data entry and spreadsheet development.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.

Primary Location: Virginia,Burke,Burke Medical Center
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 07:00 AM
Working Hours End: 08:00 PM
Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: M40|OPEIU|Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Burke Medical Center - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 1808
Pay Range: $26.45 - $31.32 / hour 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: Yes, 100 % of the Time
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

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