Overview:

Job Summary: Assist the professional staff in the triaging, processing and delivery of prescriptions to the patient.  Assist in the management of the Pharmacy Inventory and Third Party Receivables

Responsibilities:

Job Duties:

Executes the plan – Able to learn and understand specific aspects of the pharmacy management system (i.e., reception and release to patient queues) as well as our POS system; follows instructions and completes tasks with a sense of urgency; responsible for daily department standards’

Quality focused – understands and embraces the importance of our Quality Assurance Policy & Procedures; understands and embraces all patient care programs and initiatives; understands and embraces all policies and procedures; accuracy with cash and related cash controls

Assist in the Triaging of incoming prescriptions

Verify and gather necessary patient information including name, address, phone number, date of birth, allergies, chronic conditions, request for non-safety caps and insurance information

Assess the workload, establish the prescription pick up time and queue the prescription for processing

Assist in the delivery of prescriptions to the patient, including obtaining patient signatures

Performing cash register duties within the Pharmacy Department

Assist with cash counts and banking transactions

Provide quality customer service to all customers

Perform housekeeping duties necessary to maintain a professional environment, including replenishment of necessary vials and dispensing containers, labels and computer paper supplies

Maintain confidentiality regarding all patient information

Must keep current with all State and Federal requirements as related to conditions of employment

Perform all store clerk duties as needed

Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Skill Requirements:

Strong communication skills

Strong organization skills

Requires the ability to stand throughout the duration of the shift

Mandatory Training: Successful Completion of the Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Limited lifting up to lift 80 lbs

Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test

Qualifications:

Educational Requirements:

Minimum: High School Diploma (or currently enrolled) or GED

Required (Vermont Employees Only):

Registered  with the State of Vermont as a Pharmacy Technician

Experience: 

Hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred

Special Conditions of Employment:

Drug test

Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring

Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position