What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at LTC Rx, Chippewa Falls?
The Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in processing prescriptions and providing other health care products to patients. Good Customer care is the main priority.
Job responsibilities/Essential functions
- Answers telephones and relaying calls to the appropriate staff member.
- Accepts new prescription orders and refill requests from clients.
- Obtains information necessary to prepare prescriptions.
- Inputs customer and prescription information into the pharmacy computer operating system accurately and in a timely manner.
- Pours and counts medication / Labels medication.
- Accurately updates and keeps patient records and medication profiles current.
- Accurately prepares and verifies insurance claims.
- Accurately completes and documents audit counts.
- Reports and records incidents and errors.
- Effectively communicates with other team members, customers, caregivers, and health care professionals.
- Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Maintains confidentiality as required by HIPAA and internal policy. Has full access to Personal Health Information (PHI).
Competencies
· Communication – verbal and written.
· Teamwork
· Personal Effectiveness and Credibility
· Ethical Conduct
· Detail Oriented and Thorough
· Multi-tasking
· Customer/Client Focus
· Professionalism
Supervisory responsibilities
This position does not have any direct supervisory responsibilities.
work environment
The Pharmacy Technician will work at LTCRX in Chippewa Falls.
physical demands
· Ability to lift 25 pounds.
· Ability to regularly stand, walk, reach and grasp.
· Ability to occasionally sit, stoop or kneel.
· Ability to talk and hear.
required education and experience
· Minimum of one year of experience in a pharmacy as a technician
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products
Preferred education and experience
· Three years of experience in a pharmacy as a technician
· Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
other requirements
· No criminal convictions substantially related to position including misconduct or drug diversion, etc.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $21.73 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Chippewa Falls, WI 54729: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $22