Mims Management Group·Idaho Falls, Idaho
The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist by processing and filling prescriptions, managing drug inventory, and maintaining accurate patient records. They also coordinate with healthcare providers and patients to ensure continuity of care and medication management.
$18.00-$24.00 hourly
Great opportunity for a registered pharmacy technician working for a family-owned company. We are also a family friendly employer with operating hours are Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm. No nights, weekends, on-call, or holidays. A rewarding career knowing you are working to improve the quality of life to an underserved community with behavior health needs.
Pharmacy technician: Job description
The following job description identifies the qualifications and standards for Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmacy Technicians will meet the following requirements and competencies listed below. Pharmacy Technicians report directly to the Pharmacist in Charge.
The pharmacy technician serves an integral role by assisting the pharmacist in various operations within the pharmacy including, but not limited to:
❖ Processes and fills prescriptions for oral, rectal topical, and injectable medications.
❖ Prepares, packages, and delivers prescriptions.
❖ Orders and receives drug inventory and maintains adequate inventory of stock and supplies.
❖ Corresponds with patients and providers. A successful pharmacy technician will have strong communication skills and be able to perform detailed work. The pharmacy technician will work in multiple areas of the pharmacy as directed to maintain competency and broaden skills for all areas of the job scope.
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Duties: and Responsibilities:
❖ Files and retrieves pharmacy records as required.
❖ Obtains and documents accurate and complete patient medication histories.
❖ Accurately processes prescriptions (entry, adjudication, filling, point-of-sale).
❖ Assists in medication preparation by selecting, counting, packaging, delivering, and labeling per established guidelines.
❖ Packages medications in vials, compliance packaging, and single-med cold seal cards.
❖ Triages telephone calls in the pharmacy.
❖ Maintains assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
❖ Processes patient medication charges and credits as needed.
❖ Works directly with providers’ offices and/or facilities as part of an interdisciplinary team- based approach to medication management.
❖ Inventory management; drug ordering and receiving per state and federal regulations.
❖ Conducts clerical and record keeping practices and procedures.
❖ Operates computer software (Rx30, Omnicell, Dispill, etc.) proficiently.
❖ Aids in continuity of care by coordinating prescription refills between providers’ offices and subsequent delivery of medication to the patient.
❖ Advocates for patient health by navigating common barriers such as prior authorizations, patient assistance programs, sync fills, or delivery.
❖ Performs other pharmacy related duties as assigned.
❖ High school diploma or GED.
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❖ Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification. ❖ One (1) year related pharmacy experience.
❖ Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
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❖ Moderate computer knowledge.
❖ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
Market context
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