Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Department: Health and Human Services (HHS)

Reports To: Pharmacy Manager

Location: Health and Human Services Building

Level/Status: Non-Exempt/Part-Time

Wage: $20.04 - $26.06

Open Date: January 22, 2025

Close Date: February 1, 2025

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, provide technical and administrative assistance to the Pharmacists in the daily activities of a designated pharmacy operation. Assist Pharmacist in the dispensing of prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals and supplies; submit and accept routine orders for pharmacy drugs and supplies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Pharmacy Technician License in state of Michigan
• Working knowledge of 340B pharmacy requirements preferred
• Previous pharmacy experience preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Review prescriptions to assure 340B eligibility, accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients and to evaluate their suitability
• Provide patient counseling, information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage and proper medication storage
• Maintain records, such as pharmacy files, patient profiles, charge system files, inventories, registries of poisons, narcotics and controlled drugs, as well as REMS documentation (i.e., Spravato)
• Follow pharmacy procedures for mixing, packaging, or labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, to ensure quality, security, and proper disposal
• Assess the identity, strength, or purity of medications
• Collaborate with other health care professionals to plan, monitor, review, or evaluate the quality or effectiveness of drugs or drug regimens, providing advice on drug applications or characteristics
• Order and purchase pharmaceutical supplies, medical supplies, or drugs, maintaining stock and storing and handling it properly
• Assess inventory control reports and set up appropriate par-levels to contain inventory costs. Process returns when necessary
• Accurately process and bill patient insurances for prescriptions as well as troubleshoot insurance-related issues
• Analyze prescribing trends to monitor patient compliance and to prevent excessive usage or harmful interactions in collaboration with the pharmacist on duty
• Assist patients on the selection of medication brands, medical equipment, or healthcare supplies
• Dispense medications as prescribed by doctors and dentists by calculating appropriate doses, mixing ingredients
• Helps ensure patient care and work environment demonstrate safety standards and decreases the likelihood of error or harm to patients
• Follow pharmacy policies and procedures, including those that relate to 340B regulations and compliance and audit readiness

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Customer Service
• Organization
• Analytical skills
• Self-directed
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a given day
• Multitasking
• Verbal and written communication
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, complex and dynamic environment
• Initiative to thrive in alternating between serving as an autonomous individual and team player
• Strive for continuous process improvement
• Proficiency with EPIC EHR and Pharmacy dispensing system SRS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be insurable
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) required or completed within three months of hire
• Occasional non-traditional hours including working evenings, weekends and holidays as required to meet program needs and deadlines
• Ability and willingness to travel for meetings and continuing education is required for this position

SECURITY SENSITIVE

This position will have access to information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions. All information obtained will be protected under IHS/HIPPA policy rules and regulations.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job. These statements should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate their U.S. work authorization during the employment verification process. The pre-employment process also requires the ability to pass a criminal background investigation and drug/alcohol test.

NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE

The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi recognizes Native American preference in its hiring and employment policies.