Pharmacy Technician II - South Float
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Kaiser Permanente
Woodbridge, VA, US
Summary
The Pharmacy Technician greets members, processes prescription information, and manages medication inventory. They also handle payments and prepare medications for pharmacist approval.
Job Description
Job Summary:
Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist. May perform the duties of a Pharmacy Inventory Technician or a Pharmacy Admixture Technician.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
This is a rotating shift. Shifts are 7:30AM - 4PM AND 4PM - 12AM due to business needsBasic Qualifications:Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Pharmacist Intern License (Virginia)
OR
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Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) AND Pharmacy Technician Certificate
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Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
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Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
- Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians from National Healthcareer Association
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of medical terminology, generic drug names, pharmaceutical calculations, and ability to assume responsibility for coordinating drug inventory control in medical clinics.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Working knowledge of hospital computer systems.
- Working knowledge of hospital related medications.
- Data entry and spreadsheet development.
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program preferred.
