Pharmacy Technician, Bilingual (70071)

Department: Pharmacy

Position: Pharmacy Technician

Employee Category: Non-Exempt

Reporting Relationship: Director of Pharmacy

Character Qualities:

Patience-Accepting a difficult situation by taking the time necessary to work through it.

Attentiveness- Showing the worth of a person or task by giving my undivided concentration.

Flexibility-Willingness to change plans or ideas without getting upset.

Initiative-Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.

Sensitivity- Using my senses to perceive the true attitudes and emotions of others.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmacy Technician provides pharmacy related functions or services under a licensed pharmacist's direct supervision. Pharmacy technician measures, counts out, labels, mix, and records the dosage and amount of medications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives refill requests or prescriptions and verify whether the information is accurate and complete.
• Inputs and fills medications as prescribed.
• Receives and stores medications, verifies the quantities against raised invoice, and informs the supervisors about the inventory shortages and needs.
• Orders, labels, and counts stock of medications, supplies, and chemicals and entering stock list data into computer database.
• Prepares and processes medical insurance claim records and forms.
• Operates cash registers in order to accept payment.
• Responds to requests and questions and answering telephone calls.
• Supports Variety Care's accreditation as a Patient Centered Medical Home and our commitment to provide care to all Variety patients that is Safe, Effective, Patient Centered, Timely, Efficient, and Equitable. Provide leadership and work with all staff to achieve the goals of the "Triple Aim" of healthcare reform-to improve the experience of care, improve health outcomes, and decrease healthcare costs.
• Embodies the strength of personal character. Places value on being an open and honest communicator who displays high moral and ethical conduct, integrity, adaptability, and sound judgment. Must be a leader in the department and community. Result-oriented problem solver who is responsible and accountable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• Able to walk, bend, lift, and remain on feet for extended periods of time.