Pharmacy Technician - STEELTON LOCATION

JOB SUMMARY

The pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient and pharmacy records in a manner consistent with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as pharmacy policies and procedures. Pharmacy technician activities are performed under the direct, immediate, and personal supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supporting pharmacological services by assembling, stocking, and distributing medications
• Maintaining records by recording and filing the prescriptions and orders of Physicians
• Sorting, stocking and labeling medications and monitoring inventory
• Responding to the requests of patients and healthcare providers, answering their questions, and referring various inquiries to the Pharmacist.
• Complying with rules, regulations, and procedures to help maintain a clean and safe pharmacy, such as by sterilizing equipment and surfaces.
• Entering prescription, drug order and/or patient information in patient’s electronic profile and ensuring the profile information is accurate.
• Generating revenues by recording, calculating, and issuing charges.
• Undertaking administrative tasks such as record-keeping as assigned by a pharmacist or facility manager from time to time.
• Participating in Hamilton’s efforts related to revenue cycle, which include, but are not limited to, achieving goals for productivity; meeting or exceeding revenue targets; and expense management as budgeted.
• Demonstrating commitment to established Workplace Values: Innovation; Integrity; Quality; Accountability; Respect; Commitment and Inclusion. Practices behaviors that effectively demonstrate the Hamilton’s Workplace Values and supports goal to co-create a great workplace.
• Traveling throughout the service areas as required.
• Performing other duties as assigned in support of mission and as required to ensure delivery of consistent high-quality services.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficiency with the EPIC Community Connect patient electronic health record system.
• Familiarity with Hamilton’s patient population and communities served.
• Strong understanding of 340B Drug Pricing Program.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully interact with diverse client base.
• Commitment and demonstration of excellent internal and external customer service.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal and relationship-building and project management skills.
• Ability to motivate and work collaboratively with staff throughout the organization to effect change.
• Recognized excellence in interpersonal and relationship building; strong organizational skills; ability to balance priorities and contribute as a team player within the organization.
• Ability to utilize data to inform the decision-making process.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and maintain the standards and requirements of HIPAA to ensure the protection and security of personal, confidential, and identifiable information in a professional and responsible manner and ability to carry out all measures to prevent from unauthorized disclosures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to communicate information in an organized and clear manner.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviors that represent the Hamilton’s Workplace Values.
• Ability to maintain and demonstrate strict confidentiality of all information.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, intellectual curiosity, high energy, positive attitude and diplomatic.
• Commitment to reflect quality assurance and risk management in daily tasks.
• Possession of computer skills and ability to learn/operate software programs.
• Maintenance of professional appearance and always demonstrates a professional attitude.
• Ability to work flexible schedules to include weekends and evenings while able to maintain punctual attendance.
• Ability to work under pressure, remain calm, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to remain open and non-judgmental towards colleagues and customers.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a high school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in a high-volume pharmacy preferred.