Pharmacy Technician

Schedule: Variable

Pay Range: $17.57 - $24.16 Depending on Experience.

Job Purpose: The Pharmacy Technician serves in a direct service role as part of a team providing quality pharmacy services to El Rio Health patients. In this role, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing medications for patient consumption under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist and providing varied administrative support requiring some independent judgment for the Pharmacy Department at a clinic location assigned by management. As a Licensed Pharmacy Technician, the defined duties and responsibilities for this position will require compliance to the regulations and standards of the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy, and the Policies and Procedures of El Rio Health. The Pharmacy Technician in this position works with general supervision and review, and any work problems involving departures from standard policies, interpretations, or procedures are reviewed with the supervisor for resolution.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs and/or completes all assigned pharmaceutical and clerical duties, tasks, responsibilities, and assignments supporting Pharmacy operations within established time frames; meeting established rates of performance for the quality and quantity of work for the position; demonstrating a level of quality, efficiency, and accuracy in the employee’s job performance that guarantees the highest standards of excellence.
• Maintains at all times patient and/or employee confidentiality by controlling the environment and information being disclosed to individuals ensuring full compliance with all HIPAA and corporate compliance standards.
• Gains and maintains the knowledge, understanding, and technical skills required to perform all assigned duties, tasks, and responsibilities including those based on the application of scientific pharmacy principles and practices.
• Receives and intakes prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist; ensures that information on the prescription is complete and accurate.
• Retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, and at times mixing medications for verification by the Pharmacist; prepares, and packages medications for Pharmacist review.
• Refers patients with questions regarding prescriptions, drug information, or health matters to a pharmacist.
• Ensures that all patient and prescription information is correct and entered into the pharmacy operating system.
• Verifying patient information and eligibility data.
• Recording all prescriptions and disbursements.
• Identifies and resolves any insurance billing exceptions.
• Ensures the timely and efficient performance of check out processing with patients.
• Performs clerical duties, such as answering phones and cash register operation.
• Maintains pharmacy equipment and work areas to department standards.
• Gains and maintains a comprehensive understanding to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and 340B Drug Pricing Program regulations, standards, and laws.
• Maintains the integrity of the 340B Drug Pricing Program to ensure only eligible patients receive 340B drugs.
• Works closely with medical and dental staff to ensure a high level of service.
• Demonstrates the desired level of customer service in all interactions with patients and internal clients.
• Maintains proficiency in the electronic health record.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment in compliance with all Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and proficiency with the application of all Joint Commission Accreditation standards and reporting requirements applicable to a Pharmacy Technician.
• Communicates effectively using verbal, written, and interpersonal skills when interacting with patients, visitors, employees, and internal/external clients.
• As a team player demonstrates self-initiative by being aware of the work environment.
• Gains and maintains a proficient and comprehensive understanding of all organizational money handling policies and procedures.
• Accurately handles all cash, checks, or bankcards for payment.
• Ensures and supports the cost-effective use of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Assists patients in finding affordable medication solutions.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D).

Required Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations:

• A current License as a Pharmacy Technician in accordance with the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers.
• Level I fingerprint clearance card: current valid and in good standing or have applied for it within seven working days after beginning employment.

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills, Abilities:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) with the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages.