Pharmacy Technician I- 40 hrs, Silver Spring

Company: Kaiser
Location: Takoma Park
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

$3,000 sign-on bonus eligible position!

Job Summary:

Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
• Enters prescription information into computer system and prints labels for use by pharmacist.
• Receives payment according to terms of members plan.
• Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
• Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
• Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.
• Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
• Receives payment for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies selected by members.
• Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, and related issues.
• Identifies situations when patient should speak with pharmacist regarding use of drugs and asks pharmacist to speak to member.
• Performs other related duties as directed.
  Mon-Fri 9:30am-6pm
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  
  Experience
  • N/A
    Education
    • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
    • Completion of KPMAS Technician training program and subsequent technician licensure within six (6) months of hire.
      License, Certification, Registration
      • Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) AND Board Certified Pharmacy Specialist Certificate
        OR
        • Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland)
          
          Additional Requirements:
          • Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
          • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
          • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
            
            Preferred Qualifications:
            • Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.
              Job Schedule:
              Job Category: Pharmacy

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