Pharmacy Technician - Ambulatory Pharmacy - Contingent - Days

GENERAL SUMMARY : Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists in the distribution and processing of prescriptions and the sale of over-the-counter medications enters prescription data into computer.

Performs billings and file maintenance. Receives payments for prescriptions and other purchases. Assists in the stocking and storage of inventory.

Interacts and communicates with the public. Reports to pharmacists.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Prepares and prepackages medication for subsequent administration to patients under the supervision of pharmacists.

Enters prescription information and processes prescriptions in the computer.

Assists in the orientation and training of new staff.

Obtains all personal and insurance information from new customers and enters it into the computer.

Takes prescription refill orders over the phone from customers

Collects monies owed for prescription retails sales or OTC sales.

Organizes numerically the filing of prescriptions to be kept for five years.

Straightens and inventories all over the counter medications and sundry items.

Promotes a professional and friendly atmosphere to all pharmacy customers.

Maintains appropriate records of medication dispensed.

Helps in the reprocessing of rejected prescriptions.

Assists customers in problem areas that may arise.

Puts prescription orders on shelves in their appropriate positions,

Acts as an on-going resource to technical staff.

Performs related duties as required.

Individual patient supply and medication order processing including obtaining patient medication and supply levels.

Computer generation of compounding and delivery documents.

Involvement in IV admixture and distribution function

Prepare drug product, picking / staging patient ancillary supplies for pharmacist review.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Previous retail pharmacy of at least 6 months, preferred.

Typing skills of 25 wpm.

Ability to operate a cash register, calculator and computer.

Ability to maintain (lift, carry, stack) up to 40 lbs. of pharmacy inventory.

Ability to work effectively with others.

CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURES REQUIRED : Valid State of MI pharmacy technician licensure.

Additional Information

Organization : Community Care Services

Department : Ambulatory Pharmacy DNW

Shift : Day Job

Union Code : UAW-SMTC Med Group Union Fac.