Pharmacy Technician/Deliveries

(1) Full-time Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision, fills routine dosage orders and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. Counts, packages, and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals. Assists pharmacist in the dispensing of prescriptions and performs a range of staff support functions. Delivers pharmaceuticals to various sites.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Pharmacy Responsibilities

• Enters Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (ADT’s) into computer system for proper medication order processing.
• Processes medication orders/prescriptions including refill requests
• Completes adjudication/reconciliation of claims associated with prescriptions, including insurance verification, prior authorizations, and enters charges to patient accounts.
• Refers insurance rejections regarding therapeutic and clinical decisions to a pharmacist
• Packages and labels medication into approved packaging for inspection and approval by the pharmacist according to departmental Quality Control Standards. Checks refrigerator for stability and accurate labeling of all refrigerated medications.
• Picks up and delivers pharmacy documents and pharmaceuticals to/from various units.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies in the Pharmacy department, resident care areas, and emergency kit.
• Processes drug recalls when required in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Assists customers on the phone and at the pharmacy counter for orders and refills.
• Performs a range of routine administrative tasks for the pharmacy when required.
• Demonstrates proficiency with software system and other technology utilized
• Assists the pharmacist in all aspects of medication distribution
• Understand and comply with all state/federal laws and regulations
• Understand and comply with all policies and procedures for the distribution of medications

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Deliveries

• Courrier of medications and prescriptions for Mission Ridge, Regional campuses and other designated sites as assigned utilizing a SJU vehicle.
• Ensures medications are always kept secure and unidentifiable
• Ensures SJU vehicle is maintained and clean inside and out on a regular basis
• Ensures SJU vehicle keeps fuel tank filled
• Keeps SJU Vehicle clean and in safe working condition, reports vehicle concerns, general maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Must possess a valid MT Driver’s License,
• Must be able to provide proof of current driving insurance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Safety

• Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United
• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards
• Attends mandatory safety in-services
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting stock.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Mission/Customer Service

• Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
• Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service:
• • Let the Mission be your guide
  • Make eye contact and smile
  • Greet & welcome each and every person
  • Seek out personal contact
  • Provide immediate service-listen & act
  • Use appropriate body language at all times
  • Be gracious to each & every person

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION: Employee Responsibilities

• Supports the growth and actively engages in Eden Alternative tasks
• Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist and/or supervisor
• Works under the general supervision of the Pharmacist
• Completes required continued education per Montana Board of Pharmacy
• Maintains license per Montana Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Successfully completes orientation and pharmacy departmental training requirements
• Successfully completes all assigned educations and competencies
• Maintain and make readily available required continuing education assessments upon inspection by the Montana Board of Pharmacy

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old. Must have completed the approved national technician certification program and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with Montana State Board of Pharmacy, or willing to obtain above certification within one year of employment.
• Pharmacy experience or in accordance with Montana State Board of Pharmacy Regulations preferred.
• Be in good standing with the Office of Inspector General.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required:

• Ability to understand written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Skill in observation.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with residents, family members, medical personnel, and coworkers.
• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
• Clerical, word processing, and other general computer skills.
• Ability to understand pharmacy orders.
• Ability to respond to residents’ needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the resident’s rights.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires moderate physical work, including lifting up to 25 pounds on a regular basis, and up to 30 pounds occasionally, bending, standing, and reaching.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work involves minimal exposure to hazards, bloodborne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Normal health care environment.
• Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the environment.

The examples of essential job functions identify the major duties and requirements for the performance of this job and do not identify all duties, responsibilities and requirements performed by positions in this class.