What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC?
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Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. (Valley-Wide) welcomes and is committed to all patients and populations within our large multi-county service area throughout southern Colorado. As a non-profit, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we provide premier primary and preventive care you can trust at our 34 service sites strategically located throughout multiple rural counties.
At Valley-Wide Health Systems, our Pharmacy Technicians are pivotal in ensuring high-quality patient care within a dynamic and engaging environment. As a Pharmacy Technician, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, supporting both patients and the healthcare team with your expertise and dedication. We’re committed to fostering a stimulating workplace where your contributions are recognized and valued. With ample opportunities for professional development and career growth, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career. Step into a role where your passion for pharmacy care can make a real difference. Join us and become an integral part of Valley-Wide Health Systems.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Greet patients in a professional courteous manner by phone and in person
- Answer phones, directing calls appropriately, and taking and delivering accurate messages
- Take prescriptions from patients by phone and in person and take refill authorization from nursing staff
- Type and fill prescriptions in an accurate and timely manner, ensuring that all scripts filled are reviewed and signed off by the staff pharmacist prior to delivery to the patient
- Fill prescription orders for outlying clinics, ensuring pharmacist check
- Stock shelves, unpack orders and other inventory control functions
- Third party reconciliation for pharmacy insurance claims and payments
- Cashier for the pharmacy including balancing of daily activities
- Perform mailing duties
- Check shelves for expired medications
- Other duties as assigned
- Calling patients about their prescriptions (Prices, quantities, prepayments, etc.)
- Ensures that all functions are performed within standard written procedures, guidelines, and state and federal regulations
- Assures compliance with safety and security policy and procedures
- Attends monthly technician meeting
Requirements:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Willingness to complete Pharmacy Technician Certification within 6 months from date of hire
- State Board of Pharmacy Provisional Technician Licensure
- Current Basic Life Support training (CPR)
- 1-2 years of general work experience
- Demonstrates ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment
Benefits:
- FREE Health Insurance (Other healthcare coverage plan options available)
- MASA – Employer paid Air Ambulance Coverage
- Employer paid Basic Life, LTD, STD
- Retirement Match
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HRA, FSA, DCA, Retirement Plan
- Paid Leave:
- Vacation – 10 days accrued/year
- Sick – 12 days accrued/year
- Holidays – 8 days/year 2 Floating
Visit our website at https://valley-widehealth.org/careers/ for more information.
Valley-Wide Health Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Employee Rights Under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Salary : $15 - $18
