What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician Certified position at Hunterdon Health?
Position Summary
Under direct supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for the preparation of prescriptions, including data entry, communication with insurance carriers and medication retrieval. Technicians are responsible for daily pharmacy operations, including customer service, store inventory and cashier duties.
Primary Position Responsibilities
1.
Establishes and maintains patient profiles.
2.
Prescription Processing
3.
Hospice
4.
Maintains Daily Prescriptions and Paperwork
5.
Pharmacy Inventory
6.
Customer Service
Work Contact Group (Internal/External)
HMC employees, Nurses, Physicians, Health Care Providers, Patients, Families, Vendors and Visitors.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to (position):
Pharmacist in Charge, Staff Pharmacist
Supervises (position(s):
None
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Required:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Preferred:
Accredited Pharmacy Technician Program
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):
Required:
None
Preferred:
2 years Retail pharmacy experience
License, Registry or Certification:
Required:
Registered with the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy within 180 days of hire, Pharmacy Technician License (LPhT). The application to begin the pharmacy technician registration process must be submitted to the Board of Pharmacy within the first 10 days of employment. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certificate.
Preferred:
None
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:
Required:
Computer, Communication and Customer Service skills are essential. Must possess the ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize duties. Works effectively in stressful environment. Must be self-directed. Excellent interpersonal skills required.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Pharmacy terminology and drug therapy.
