Pharmacy Technician-Outpatient - Sharp Grossmont - Evening Shift - Per Diem

Hours

Shift Start Time:

Variable

Shift End Time:

Variable

Additional Shift Information:

Per Diem

• 10 hour shift

Weekend Requirements:

Weekends Only

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum

• Midpoint

• Maximum):

$26.500 - $33.125 - $39.750

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

To assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services that support the mission, values and philosophy of Pharmacy Services and Sharp HealthCare. Performs technical tasks involved in the preparation, documentation and distribution of out-patient medications.

Required Qualifications

• California Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) - CA State Board of Pharmacy

• REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent

• 1 Year Experience in retail pharmacy environment

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board

• PREFERRED

Essential Functions

• Accurately processes prescriptions

Obtains all required patient information, allergies, and payment method from the patient

Demonstrates understanding of and accurately applies metric and apothecary systems of weights and measures, pharmaceutical calculations, trade and generic names, dosages and indications.

Completes all computer data fields when entering prescriptions

Calls physician's offices for refills as needed and records appropriate authorization

Communicates problems and delays in processing to pharmacist as appropriate

Notifies the pharmacist of any duplicate drug entries, too frequent refills, drug interactions, or allergy warning statements highlighted during prescription entry

Prepares the prescription label with accurate information about the product dispensed (brand/generic) as required by law and affixes any useful auxiliary labels to the vial

Provides for accurate and secure filling of controlled substance prescriptions. Maintains all documentation accurately according to policies and procedures. Maintains adequate control drug inventory and resolves pharmacy narcotic discrepancies in a timely manner.

Obtains pharmacist check prior to dispensing 100% of the time

• Billing

Follows all cash register procedures

Understands and maintains knowledge of contracted third party formularies and plan limitations.

Properly records all overages and payouts

Obtains proper patient identification and authorization on checks and charge cards

• Inventory control

Maintains adequate levels of supplies including prescription vials, liquid bottles, pharmacy labels, printer paper, and pharmacy caution labels.

Communicates special or urgent needs to buyer in a timely manner.

Maintains neat and organized work areas.

Completes assigned pharmacy (or nursing unit) inspections, removes outdated and unusable medications from inventory for disposal or credit from reverse distribution vendor.

Monitors and documents refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily.

• Medication safety

Demonstrates knowledge of and active participation in concurrent medication safety event monitoring programs.

Qualitative work demonstrates thoughtful and thorough identification, evaluation and analysis of medication safety events

Quantitative work reflects the desire to contribute to the ADE monitoring aspect of Safe Medication Practice.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class