Pharmacy Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Pharmacy Technician supports the pharmacological care of patients by preparing medications under the direction of the pharmacist(s). Compiles and records accurate patient data and maintains organization within the pharmacy in order to safely and efficiently deliver pharmacy services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receives written or electronic prescriptions, dispensing order or refill requests and verifies that information is complete and accurate.
• Request and monitor the receipt of supplemental documentation required for DMEPOS items to be covered by Medicare.
• Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Answers telephones, responding to questions or requests.
• Fills bottles with prescribed medications and type and affixes labels.
• Process prescriptions thru pharmacy operating system to bill Medicare and third party payers. Monitor computer system edits to ensure that all information provided supports compliance with Medicare and third party payer policies.
• Prepares DMEPOS items for pickup or delivery.
• Assists customers by answering simple questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information or training on the use of DMEPOS items.
• Prices and files prescriptions that have been filled.
• Cleans and helps maintain, equipment and work areas, and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.
• Establishes and maintains patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients.
• Orders, labels, and counts stock of medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data into computer.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies, verifies quantities against invoices, and informs supervisors of stock needs and shortages.
• Determines insurance status and informs patient of payment options.
• Prepare ABN when appropriate.
• Receives and processes proper payment from customers for purchases.
• Assist in the dispensing process as well as compounding and perform all functions allowed to be performed by pharmacy technicians under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• A certified pharmacy technician while working in the prescription department shall wear a name tag bearing in a clearly legible font, at a minimum, the individuals first name and title Certified Pharmacy Technician and must maintain national certification; if national certification has lapsed or not met the requirements, they shall not practice as a registered certified pharmacy technician.
• Pharmacy technician must be in good standing as a pharmacy technician with no previous engagements which affect the ability of the pharmacy technician to practice.
• A person registered as a Vermont Certified Pharmacy technician must notify the Board within 10 days of terminating employment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong mathematical skills
• Ability to work well with others as part of a team
• Computer skills
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and schedule
• Ability to stand for extended periods

EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent required

EXPERIENCE

Two years experience in a health care setting preferred

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

State of Vermont Licensed Pharmacy Technician

National Certification prior to July 1, 2017

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, and stand for extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT USED

Personal computer and printer, copier, calculator, telephone, cash register, credit card machine and facsimile machine