pharmacy technician

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Assist the pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as pharmacy policies and procedures. Pharmacy technician activities are performed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESULTS

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Read and interpret provider's medication orders
• Assist in filling, processing, and dispensing medications
• Be able to operate equipment such as computers, scan guns, tablet counters, and cash registers
• Re-package and label medications
• Adhere to safety practices to ensure quality care for patients
• Help maintain pharmacy inventory through inventory control practices
• Provide customer service by answering phone calls and assisting patients in person in a prompt and courteous manner
• Triage and prioritize requests
• Check for expiration dates of medications
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Carries out the Vibrant Health mission:

To provide access to respectful, empowering, culturally sensitive and appropriate high quality healthcare for the community, regardless of socio-economic obstacles.

Maintains professional standards and certification in pharmaceutical practice. Pursues opportunities for personal and professional growth, including skills development (clinical, mentorship/leadership, verbal/written communication, time management, problem- solving, and prioritization) with company support.

Accepts and uses supervision, direction and consultation to maximize available resources in the completion of work duties and to develop high-performing clinical support teams.

Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed to maintain and improve effective functioning of the department and to advance the mission of the organization.

All job responsibilities will be carried out under the direction of the organization's policies and procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Kansas Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (either PTCB or ExCPT)

Individual must:

• Maintain continuing education requirements per Pharmacy Technician Certification requirements
• Possess strong prioritization skills and an ability to make decisions independently and effectively
• Be able to operate equipment such as computers, scan guns, tablet counters, and cash registers
• Maintain familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices
• Perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA regulations
• Be friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others and able to meet patients' needs while following office policies and procedures
• Have ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Maintain ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities
• Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change
• Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers
• Be able to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bilingual fluency in written and oral English/Spanish highly preferred
• Associate's degree
• 1 year of experience in community pharmacy preferred.
• Experience with Electronic Health Records preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS

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 occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move materials that may weigh up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Work environment characteristics 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.

• Position involves extensive use of computer, telephone, fax and copier equipment.
• Frequent standing and walking required.
• Will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood and body fluids.
• Employment is contingent upon successful clearance from Criminal, Kansas and Missouri Child/Elder Abuse and Neglect and Sex Offender background investigations, TB testing, and pre-employment drug testing.
• Verification of COVID, and annual flu vaccination.
• Verification of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and Hepatitis-B.

Trauma Informed Care

At Vibrant Health, we understand that many, if not most, people have experienced trauma in their lives. We have made a commitment to trauma informed care and support and educate team members continued development of understanding of how trauma affects individuals and coping strategies. We expect employees to incorporate their understanding about trauma into interactions with our patients and families, clinic visitors, and with each other.

Commitment to Diversity

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We are committed to cultivating a workplace in which diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We are an Affirmative Action employer. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply and desire priority referrals of protected veterans.

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