Outpatient Pharmacy Tech

Main Function:
Assists in the nonprofessional and clerical aspects of managing and operating the outpatient functions of the department.All medication-associated duties are performed under the direct supervision of licensed personnel (Registered Pharmacists).Required Job Specific Competencies:
Demonstrates skill in daily communication including effectively gathering and disseminating information.Demonstrates flexibility in decision-making and prioritizing assignments.Demonstrates skill on proactively resolving problems, recommending, and implementing continuous quality improvements.Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Information Systems (Pharmacy) and QS/1 (pharmacy outpatient system), as well as the ability to work proficiently in Microsoft Word and Excel.Provides customer service and support in a manner consistent with the health system's goals and expectations.Cashier/POS Delivery:
Retrieves order, verifies patient information, rings out orders, and opening/closing procedures.Electronic Medical Record:
Adds patient information to computer, inputs prescriptions into computer, processes refills and refill requests, basic insurance billing.Filling/Preparation of Medication:
Basic insurance billing, measures and fills containers with medications, ensures proper medication storage, re-stocks shelves.Performs a variety of routine duties requiring the use of some judgement.Daily schedule Monday through Friday rotating shifts between 8:
00-6:
00pm.Rotating weekends, every 4th weekend 9:
00-1:
00pm.PTO request required for ALL TIME OFF (requires prior approval and notice).Qualifications:
High School education or equivalency required.Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.NYS Pharmacy Technician license preferred.1-2 years pharmacy experience preferred.Contact with Others:
Daily contact with Health System personnel and customers.Impeccable customer service and attitude is always expected within the workplace or when representing the Health System.Working Conditions:
Sitting, standing, and walkingMaximum lifting of approx.
25-50 lbs.Clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated environment in controlled temperaturesPossible exposure to communicable diseasesExposure to toxic, flammable, caustic agentsPay Range:
$16.50 - $21.00Starting Pay:
Based on experienceThompson Health is an EOE encouraging women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to applyEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)