Registered Pharmacy Tech, PT, Various Shifts - Upstate Pharmacy Boiling Springs:
Prisma Health

1574960917
Prisma Health
Greer South Carolina
Pharmaceutical
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Job Summary

Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost-effective pharmaceutical care for patients served by Prisma Health Pharmacies.

Accountabilities

Handles out-window effectively, exceeds patient expectations with customer service.

a) Operates the cash register to accurately accept payments for pharmacy products and services rendered.

b) Assures out-window procedures by using two patient identifiers and verifying the accuracy of the prescription orders.

c) Complies with all identification requirements needed for control medication pick-up.

d) Identifies and complies with pharmacist requirements to offer counsel on all new prescriptions and questions regarding OTC products. - 30%

Contributes to an efficient work environment

a) Answers the telephone calls in a timely manner

b) Screens and prioritizes telephone calls.

c) Answers requests at the pharmacy window

d) Adjusts priorities to accommodate changes in work demands

e) Maintains departmental facilities, equipment, and material in a condition to promote efficiency, health, and safety of patients and staff.

f) Assists in keeping the pharmacy free of clutter and dust. - 20%

Fills, labels and appropriately packages medications and pharmaceuticals.

a) Assists in maintaining workflow in an appropriate, productive, and prioritized manner.

b) Accurately assembles medications, pharmaceuticals, and supplies for pharmacist to check.

c) Restocks medication following fills in appropriate location and assesses stock for reordering needs - 20%

Assists in interpreting and entering the pharmacy computer orders for medications and/or supplies.

a) Clarifies orders with pharmacist and/or nurse when order is unclear.

b) Enters prescription information into the computer, generates labels, and patient education leaflets when appropriate.

c) Consults pharmacist to review and respond to computerized clinical prompts.

d) Follows up with physician offices, nurses, and/or patients to ensure that all medications and supplies for patient care are provided as requested.

e) Input's physician stock order requests and charges appropriately.

f) Accepts verbal non-controlled prescription orders and facilitates non-controlled prescription transfers to and from other pharmacies. (Must be State Certified to perform this role) - 15%

Demonstrates:

a) Basic problem solving for QS1 prescription (RX) processing and point-of-sale (POS) software.

b) Troubleshooting for credit card processing. - 10%

Maintains inventory so that the pharmacy remains stocked with essential pharmaceuticals and supplies.

a) Generates and processes orders daily and as needed.

b) Receives inventory, rotates and stocks to ensure that out-dated medications are pulled from the shelves.

c) Assists the Inventory Specialist as needed and as directed.

d) Notifies supply designee of any supply needs of the pharmacy -10 %

Minimum Requirements

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* No previous experience

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

* Registered with the SC Board of Pharmacy

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

* Retail pharmacy IS/software - Preferred
* Familiarity with 3rd party payment plans - Preferred
* SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations - Required
* Excellent communication skills, team-orientation and customer service skills required. Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods. Ability to work collaboratively with Health-System and other Pharmacy staff members. Ability to handle frequent interruptions, adapts to changes in workload and schedule. Ability to set priorities and solve problems. Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests. - Required
* Ability to work outdoors as business needs occur. Ability to stand for extended periods of time or walk frequently as business needs occur. - Required

Required Knowledge & Skills

* Basic computer skills
* Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
* Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
* Data entry
* Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Upstate Pharmacy - Greer

Facility

4002 Upstate Pharmacy

Department

Upstate Pharmacy-BS

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