Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description:

Position located in Cascade

Reports to the Lead Pharmacist or in their absence, the Retail Pharmacy Supervisor.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients ranging in age from newborns to geriatrics. Tasks require a moderate amount of independent judgement, an advanced level of technical knowledge, and a high degree of accuracy. The Pharmacy Technician assists in the technical functions of the practice of pharmacy, enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to the patient.

Details

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What We Offer

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

• Wellness programs
• Education reimbursement
• Personalized health insurance plans including dental and vision
• Paid time off
• Long- and short-term leave
• Retirement planning
• Life insurance coverage
  
  

What You Will Do

• Greets and assists patients/customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner
• Communicates effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed
• Represents MercyOne Retail Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner
• Performs duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing work load accordingly
• Operates cash register accurately, including cash, credit card, in store charges and payments on account
• Assists with all aspects of inventory control: ordering, receiving, stocking, returning, and additional drug inventory control duties, including checking pharmacy stock shelves for outdated drugs.
• Ensures that pharmacists are providing all patient counseling, consultation, and any other activities that involve professional judgment
• Files prescriptions or other paperwork, stocks bottles and vials and performs other clerical duties as necessary or requested
• Collects accurate patient demographic, allergy and medication data from patients and caregivers
• Utilizes pharmacy dispensing software to accurately input patient and third party information, and process new and refill prescriptions following safety procedures to ensure pharmacist involvement in any process that would involve professional judgment.
• Packages and labels prescriptions for final verification of pharmacist in an organized and highly accurate manner
• Contacts prescribers to obtain prescription refill authorization
• Accepts prescription refill authorizations communicated to the pharmacy by a prescriber or the prescriber's representative. At the discretion of the supervising pharmacist, and after receiving appropriate training, may accept new prescription drug orders or medication orders communicated to the pharmacy by a prescriber or the prescriber's agent.
• Performs drug compounding processes for nonsterile compounding as provided by Iowa Pharmacy Law after appropriate training.
• Contacts 3rd party payers or physician offices as appropriate to resolve third party prescription payment issues (including prior authorization, step therapy, processing questions etc)
• Actively participates in quality, safety, and problem solving activities with other pharmacy staff and hospital/clinic departments.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as requested by pharmacists, supervisors or managers
• Follows all Federal and State laws regulating the practice of pharmacy and the duties allowed to pharmacy technicians.
• Maintains required department confidentiality and abides by HIPPA regulations.
• Takes an active role in enhancing ability to carry out job functions through personal and professional/job-related growth and development, and participates in medical center and/or departmental education programs.
• Supports and abides by all medical center, departmental, and safety policies and procedures. Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of employment
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician within one year of employment
• Typing, clerical and science background desirable.
• A minimum of 3 months of “on the job” training is required to perform the job; 12-24 months is usually required to become proficient.
• Performs math calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, divisions, percentages, fractions and the metric system accurately.
• Must exhibit independent thinking in performing job functions.
• Must have above average recall abilities in order to perform technical job functions, i.e., remember the generic/trade names of over one thousand medications, remember medications which are price exceptions, etc.
• Must possess the ability to effectively and courteously communicate with customers and members of the pharmacy, medical and hospital staffs.
  
  

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.