Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Department: Pharmacy

Reports To: Director of Pharmacy

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Wage Range that the Company Expects to Pay: $25.00 - $27.56 per hour

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation, packaging and distribution of prescribed medications, drugs, medical supplies and other pharmaceuticals for patient care. Under general supervision, the Pharmacy Technician performs a variety of duties related to inventory control, record keeping and customer service.

It is the primary purpose of CHC to provide the highest quality of total care possible to the patient population it serves. Such a level of quality depends ultimately on the staff's desire and ability to work together, individually, and as a team. The employee is expected to be professional, punctual, maintain regular attendance, cooperative, organized, and enthusiastic at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned with or without notice.

Applies laws, safety rules and correction program regulations and procedures to the filling of prescriptions and handling and storage of pharmaceuticals including controlled substances.

Prepares and processes necessary prior authorization requests.

Removes drugs from stock; counts, pours pharmaceuticals in accordance with prescriptions and established procedures.

Accurately places pharmaceutical products in containers and affixes prescription and auxiliary labels; cross checks accuracy and completeness of label information; sets up prescriptions for review and approval by a pharmacist and returns stock to inventory.

Receives and gathers prescription information from patients; requests and receives refill authorizations; verifies eligibility and identity and inputs information into the computer; completes necessary forms and records.

Enters data such as patient name, prescribed medication and cost to maintain pharmacy inventory.

Distributes refill prescriptions to customers, verifying identity in accordance with established procedures.

Process chart orders to identify pharmacy requests.

Checks drug supplies and initiates the reorder process for the pharmacist; checks in orders from vendors, verifying accuracy of contents and resolves problems with the vendor; shelves the delivery; rotates stock; packages and replaces inventory.

Inventories and replaces office supplies, pharmacy carts and pharmaceutical shipments to other facilities.

Performs filing and record keeping, answers phones, and performs related clerical duties.

Demonstrates adherence to and observes all safety policies and procedures, inclusive of infection control rules and regulations.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served (infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults or geriatrics).

Demonstrates knowledge of domestic violence, child and dependent abuse protocols.

Demonstrates culturally sensitivity and competence with patients.

Maintains and adheres to HIPAA, employee confidentiality, and privileged communications (patient, employee, and corporation).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent required. On-the-job or classroom training as a Pharmacy Technician with knowledge of pharmacy and medical terminology.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Bilingual in English and another language is desirable, but not required.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, email, and keyboarding required.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suites. Working knowledge of EHR required. Working knowledge of pharmacy software, database software and inventory software required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a current and valid Pharmacy Technician registration issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy. Certification as a National Pharmacy Technician is desired but not required.

Possession of current, valid, unrestricted California Driver's License (Class C) and CPR (BLS-C) card. If employee does not have a current CPR card at time of hire, the requirement must be completed as stated in the company’s CPR policy.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Required to pass a criminal history background check and drug screen upon hire. Annual health examination; annual Tuberculosis skin test clearance or chest x-ray; proof of immunity to MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B; proof of Tdap vaccine; during current flu season, must provide proof of influenza vaccine or a signed declination form. If declined, a flu mask is mandatory during flu season. Health screening requirements are subject to change based on CDC recommendations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be able to work in a clinical setting and work in a fast-paced environment.

Required: Must be willing to have a flexible work schedule that may include evenings/weekends, and travel as needed.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.