Pharmacy Technician
Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Hilo
Posted on: May 4, 2022
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Job Description:
Performs variety of semi-technical and clerical duties. Fills,
packages and provides medication. Restocks to fixed levels and
compounds or repackages following established policies, practices,
procedures or specific instructions and within Federal and State
statutes and regulations. Performs cashiering duties such as
collection of cash, check, or credit card payments for all
collectible services.
Essential Responsibilities:
Greets patients, members and other health care personnel in caring,
helpful manner and initiates service transactions using proper
forms and process.
Refers all inquiries or issues regarding patient-care/consultation
to pharmacist.
By typing or computer entry, Inputs patient and prescription
information to produce labels and to assist in prescription filling
process.
Matches prescriptions with labels. Selects proper drug and quantity
to be dispensed, fills container, applies labels and presents
completed product to pharmacist for checking.
(May perform in hospital setting) As trained or qualified, Prepares
adequate supply of medication for unit dose distribution.
(May perform in hospital setting) Processes Clinic and Hospital
Drug Requisitions. Receives, fills drug and medical supply
requests. Checks stock levels per schedule. Removes outdated goods
and replenishes to fixed levels.
(May perform in hospital setting) Fills and updates unit dose
cassettes per determined supply.
Assists with and/or provides medication (checked by pharmacist),
OTC product, or supplies to correct patient in helpful and caring
manner. Refers all consultation function to pharmacist. Collects
money if needed.
(May perform in hospital setting) Picks-up and delivers medications
and supplies to designated areas or persons per schedule (e.g. unit
dose exchange, control substance, floor stock).
Calculates price for prescriptions or order. Sells non-prescription
drugs. Collects cash, check, or credit card payments for all
collectible services. Verifies information is accurate on all
checks. Assures valid authorization is received for all credit card
payments. Validates checks and credit slips and issues receipts
accordingly.
Gathers and computes data and information for variety of needs
pertaining to health plan, non-plan, special and routine reports,
studies, and statistics as necessary.
Maintains accurate OTC charge schedules and price lists, adjusts
changes.
Orders routine bank supplies for cashiering area. Assures all
equipment in cashiering area is operating in acceptable manner.
Advises supervisor of any malfunctions and/or Reports same to
appropriate service company.
(May perform in hospital setting) Maintains appropriate level of
drugs and supplies for operations.
Orders, receives, stores, returns, credits, and discards drugs and
supplies.
Packs, compounds, reconstitutes, and distributes inventory for
issue, transfer or dispensing.
Files prescriptions and any transaction document of pharmacy
operations timely and appropriately.
Accepts responsibility for resolving immediate problems and
accomplishing assigned tasks and reporting irregularities.
Inspects and maintains work area and equipment in organized, clean,
safe, and efficient working condition.
Observes and complies with department's policies and procedures and
organization's house rules such as but not limited to safety,
attendance, proper attire, and continuing education.
Coordinates and answers incoming phone calls. Handles or directs
call to appropriate individuals.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
Two (2) years (4,160 hours) pharmacy technician trainee or related
experience.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent related experience.
License, Certification, Registration
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician
Certification Board (PTCB).
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated ability to safely handle and/or prepare compounds such
as chemotherapeutic agents, biologicals or other medications.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability customer
service, oral communication, multi-tasking, teamwork, and written
communication.
Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing,
spreadsheet, and database PC applications.
Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the
telephone.
Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
Training/giving and receiving instructions.
Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization,
prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.
Preferred Qualifications:
Completion of Pharmacy technician training program.
Post high school coursework training.
PrimaryLocation : Hawaii,Hilo,Hilo Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Variable
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
WorkingHoursStart : 12:01 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 11:59 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : HL5-UNITE HERE-Local 5
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Pharmacy
Department : Hilo Medical Offices - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main -
1208
Travel : Yes, 50 % of the Time
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.
Keywords: Kaiser Permanente, Hilo , Pharmacy Technician, Professions , Hilo, Hawaii
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