PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - (Community Family Clinic) Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby

Regular Full Time               Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly               Reports to: Clinical Pharmacist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

This position will be primarily based at the Idaho Falls Clinic, with regular travel required to satellite locations in Rigby and Blackfoot

• Data entry of prescriptions from hardcopy, e-scripts, and refills
  • With new prescriptions - enter patient demographics, insurance information, allergies, and chronic diseases.
  • Update patient information as necessary
  • Use the electronic health record (EHR) to verify and find needed information.
  • Notify the pharmacist of drug utilization review (DUR) messages before proceeding with prescription process.
  • Basket all prescription materials to forward to counting station.
• Appropriately bill prescriptions.
  • Select the correct type of billing.
  • Respond to third-party error messages.
  • Reprocess billing as needed.
• Prepare prescriptions for filling:
  • Retrieve stock medications for prescription filling.
  • Count and pour from a stock bottle
  • Apply the appropriate label.
  • Reconstitute a prepared product that does not require calculation under direct supervision.
  • Assure the correct national drug code (NDC) is used to fill the prescription.
  • Apply the counter check procedure as a first check.
  • Mark opened the bottles.
  • File and retrieve pharmacy records as needed
  • Place filled medications into a basket for pharmacist check
• Process prescription at point of sale (POS)
  • File the completed prescriptions alphabetically for pick-up.
  • Hand out completed refills to the patient when no counseling is necessary.
• Operate the cash register and related tasks.
• Manage Inventory
  • Add new and adjust current medication information in the pharmacy system.
  • Adjust inventory counts as needed.
  • Receive, process, and organize stock medications.
  • Process outdates and returns per procedures.
  • Process daily medication orders
  • Outdate checks are done at least weekly.
• Telepharmacy
  • Correctly use video conferencing, secure messaging systems, and other remote communication tools to complete pharmacy dispensing tasks and assist patients with medication needs.
  • Professionally and effectively communicate with pharmacists, providers, or patients in a remote setting.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Prepare daily reports as assigned.
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with
• CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Qualifications                                                

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Idaho State Pharmacy Licensure
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass a background check.
• Specific Pharmacy Technician knowledge and training
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Evidence of no communicable disease

Preferred

• Idaho State Pharmacy Technician certification
• 3-5 years’ experience
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.

Required Physical Demands

• Is required to stand for long periods of time; must frequently walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles

If you are interested in becoming a leader, making a difference, and inspiring others then apply today to become a part of CC Idaho’s team.

We offer a wide range of benefits. What’s in it for you…

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
  • • Low deductibles
    • Low employee premiums
• Group Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long/Short Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Daycare)
• Roth & Traditional 401K
  • • Available after 1 yr. of employment
    • Employer match up to 4.5%
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• AFLAC
• Legal Shield
• Benefit Continuation (COBRA)

Leave Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
  • First year of service – 20 days
  • After five years of service – 25 days
  • After ten years of service – 30 days
• Plus, twelve (12) paid holidays
• Educational Leave