Pharmacy Technician - Washington State

REMOTE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - Telepharmacy 

Medication Review, Inc. is the Northwest’s premier provider of pharmacy services, and offers opportunities for pharmacists and technicians in a variety of practice settings. Current job openings are in our Telepharmacy department. We are looking for well-qualified Pharmacy Technicians to provide remote coverage from our main office in Spokane, WA. Pharmacy Technician must be certified in Washington State.

Job description may include, but is not limited to:

Assists pharmacist in processing physician orders for medications by entering information into various medication management systems in an unverified status; maintains professional work habits by organizing workload, setting priorities, utilizing resources appropriately, completing assignments in a timely manner and adapts well to change.  Medication Review is registered with the Washington State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy, providing remote order entry services for acute care hospitals; we do not have any medication on site.  We do not sell, trade or distribute legend, controlled or over the counter medication from this location. 

 Typical Work Duties:

• Files and retrieves various pharmacy records as required and / or requested by the pharmacist
• Work independently - Responds to questions not requiring a pharmacists’ professional judgment
• Assures any credit and billing tasks are completed in a timely and thorough manner
• Attends to customers/nonprofessional calls in a courteous and timely manner
• Serves as liaison between the client and pharmacist
• Recognizes departures from the norm and discusses with pharmacist
• Orders medication/aids in inventory maintenance at remote facilities
• Assists with automated dispensing device inventory verification
• Performs various and basic computer functions / database management
• Retrieves specific clerical and other patient information from patient profile as directed by the pharmacist
• Ensures assigned work areas and equipment are clean and orderly

Ability and Requirements: 

Ability to understand oral and written directions from registered pharmacists, organize and perform work effectively and accurately, operate computers, word processors, understand medical terminology, conceptualize and communicate improvement in functioning pharmacy procedures. Current Washington State Pharmacy Technician License, in good standing.

• Lives in Washington State
• CPhT Certification
• Must have WA Technician Certification
•  2 year’s pharmacy / hospital experience preferred 

Part-time employees are eligible for these benefits on the 1st of the month following date of hire (must be working 20 hours/week for eligibility)

Employer Offered Benefits:

• Shift Differentials (after 90-days employment)
• Medical Insurance (5 plan options) 
• Vision Insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cell Phone Stipend
  
• Premium Holiday Pay

WA State Mandated Benefits include:

• WA Paid Family Medical Leave
• WA Cares Long-term Care Insurance
• Worker's Comp (L&I)

Salary : $18 - $20