Required: Three (3) years experience or equivalent education in a Retail Pharmacy. High School diploma or equivalent; knowledge of the metric system; 40 wpm typing skills; Manual dexterity; follow oral and written instructions; attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency; perform mathematical proportion problems.
Preferred: five years or more of similar job experience. Previous health care experience especially in a pharmacy.
Lic/Reg/Cert: Valid National Certification / Licensed and certified with Oregon Board of Pharmacy
TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS
Medium demands for push/pull/lifting work; able to lift 30 pounds; stand for long periods. Able to analyze work situations, problem solve and work in a professional manner; perform various mathematical equations; learn 1000 generic/trade names; work under supervision in filling orders and preparing prescriptions; understand the principles of a laminar/vertical flow hood, Biological Safety Cabinet and aseptic technique; fill patient prescriptions and enter data into computer accurately.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Prepares medications for dispensing including accurate labeling and documentation under the supervision of a pharmacist to ensure compliance with departmental/state/federal regulations and patient safety including:
Interpret, and accurately data entry prescription information into the pharmacy computer system and notifies pharmacist of significant problems. Prepares prescription drugs for inpatients and outpatients under pharmacist supervision. Repackages all drugs needed and labels these accurately. Accurately enters data into pharmacy computer, credits and debts accurately.
Attends department meetings and provides ideas for innovations, cost containment, improving quality of care and solutions to problems. Voice ideas/opinions in staff meetings. Works on project(s) that contribute to the development and subsequent improvement of the Pharmacy.
Ability to prioritize job tasks based on patient need. Accurately maintains narcotics control data. Is aware of inventory control systems; orders and stocks areas appropriately and cost effectively. Removes outdated medications in the pharmacy and from assigned units. Verifies inventory received against the invoice noting any exceptions and communicating these to immediate supervisor. Stocks the shelves, rotating stock appropriately.
Knowledge of hazardous materials and associated safety practices. Ability to work under daily stress and demands from patient care units.
Demonstrates effective communication in writing, phone etiquette, and communication with staff and co-workers.
Bill third party insurance plans accurately. Resolve rejected claims in a timely manner.
Provide excellent customer service in person and on the telephone.
Maintains and cleans the equipment necessary to perform duties, reporting any failures or need for repair to immediate supervisor or Pharmacy Manager immediately.
Makes recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures to the Pharmacy Manager, or other appropriate hospital manager.