Pharmacy Tech II, Flexi - Chesapeake Regional Healthcare

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to assist pharmacists in serving customers and maintaining the pharmacy department. The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician is required to perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with organizational policies and state and federal laws under a pharmacist's supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities described below represent the general tasks performed on a daily basis; other tasks may be assigned.
(Where Permitted by Virginia &/or North Carolina State Law)

• Perform all functions and duties of a Pharmacy Technician to ensure prompt service in the Pharmacy Department.
• Perform computer entry of prescription information, including but not limited to patient search, prescriber search, drug selection, prescription interpretation and entry, insurance billing, and basic problem resolution.
• Accept customer and prescription information required to process new and refill prescriptions, including refill authorizations from doctor offices.
• Prepare and dispense medications. This includes accurately measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, and packaging medications.
• Administers immunizations under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Retrieve the appropriate medication from inventory.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment, including cleaning and disposing of hazardous materials properly.
• Follow infection-control policies and protocols.
• Provide excellent customer service and manage customer complaints effectively.
• Opening, closing, and operating the cash register
• Create prescription labels and place them on prescription containers.
• Assist with maintaining the Pharmacy department by keeping it clean and in order.
• Assist in inventory management processes, including order review, inventory returns, restocking shelves, and physical inventory preparation.
• Reconstitute oral liquids.
• Attend required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.
• Demonstrate a commitment to flexible work scheduling when necessary to ensure patient care.
• Mentor, train, and precept Pharmacy Technician Trainees as needed.
• Any other duties or tasks as assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Applicant must be registered with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy or North Carolina Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Must obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must be certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or successfully obtain the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT) as a pharmacy technician and provide documentation that the certification is completed within 6 months of start date

Scheduled Responsibilities

• Varied Schedule to include Weekday/Weekend Hours
• Ability to work varied shift hours.
• Ability to work extended shifts due to coverage needs on an occasional basis.

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