Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician - (Job Number: 127744)

-- Pharmacy Technician - (Job Number: 127744) Description The pharmacy technician provides customer-focused services to members in the technical aspects of pharmaceutical care, under the direct supervision of the pharmacist and in collaboration with the healthcare team. Essential Functions: * Actively supports organizational departmental policies procedures w/in Partnership * Seeks supervision/consultation or refers to another resource when unable to perform safely, effectively or w/in the role * Presents a professional appearance approach w/ members other employees; demonstrates honest ethical behavior *Handles member employee information w/ appropriate sensitivity safeguards to ensure confidentiality right to privacy, in compliance w/ HIPAA regulatory requirements *Demonstrates incorporates principles of safety infection control into daily activities as outlined in organization's policies/procedures *Contributes to the effectiveness of the team by working together by supporting, promoting applying established behavioral interpersonal standards of conduct, as developed through Labor/Management Partnership, including attendance, mutual respect support, honoring diversity, effective communication, improving work environment *Exhibits flexibility when work assignments need to be adjusted to meet service delivery needs workload of team *Ensures that all cash handling practices are in accordance w/ current regional departmental policies/procedures *Greets members in an empathetic, sensitive respectful manner throughout all interactions *Respects individual privacy maintains strict confidentiality. *Problem-solves effectively in order to meet member organizational needs *Remains attentive to members in the waiting area. When delays occur, informs members of the reason. *Respects at all times confidentiality privacy of members their medical information. Always uses complete discretion when discussing member matters .*Follows the current Regional/Departmental Phone Handling Policies *Asks for appropriate ID, records information consistent w/ regional policies procedures to ensure accurate sale of all RXs to correct patient * Documents follows through on all information concerning drug dispensing irregularity in accordance w/ established policies procedures. * Recognizes importance of accuracy in dispensing selling of RXs OTC products. * Refers any all questions concerning RX /or OTC drugs or other health care related topics to a pharmacist in accordance w/ regional confidentiality standards HIPAA requirements *Regularly unpacks stores supplies, verifies items received against invoices, stores perishables such as antibiotics in refrigerators per policies procedures. *Demonstrates knowledge ability to order all items required in the pharmacy *Updates maintains drug medical information reference sources as new information becomes available *Properly processes invoices RX records archives in accordance w/ Regional policies applicable State Federal laws regulations *Assures proper functioning of all drug storage equipment *Accurately completely inputs all RXs /or patient data into the TOPS System according to policies procedures *Inputs appropriate comments in comment field documents medical comments other appropriate information on call slip for pharmacist's review *Verifies that name on the RX the name presented on screen are same correct This job description is not all encompassing of duties Qualifications Basic Qualifications: * High school diploma or GED. * Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or minimum 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician * Certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT -Pharmacy Tech Certification Board or ICPhT - Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Techs) as of 1/1/2010 or current Pharmacy Technician employed in the NW Kaiser Permanente Region. * Current Pharmacy Technician License in State where job is assigned. * Demonstration of the ability to: * Speak and read English fluently. * Write coherently, legibly and spell correctly. * Communicate effectively in all forms: written, verbal and non-verbal. * Provide customer-focused service. * Calculate math accurately, especially aliquots, concentrations and dilutions. * Demonstrate a history of reliable attendance. * Make a positive impact on the team dynamics. * Work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. * Properly process sterile products in both horizontal and vertical laminar flow environments. Preferred Qualifications: Evidence of the following work experience and/or documented attributes: Multi-tasking, Cash handling, Personal computer skills, Attention to detail. Work experience in retail, business office or other service industry setting. Team player. Flexible. Previous technician work experience. Post high school course in medical terminology. Completion of a recognized technician training program. Speak and read English fluently. Write coherently, legibly and spell correctly. Communicate effectively in all forms: written, verbal and non-verbal. Provide customer-focused service. Calculate math accurately. Demonstrate a history of reliable attendance. Make a positive impact on the team dynamics. Work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment Salary Range- $20.00 - $21.21 per hour Primary Location: Washington-Vancouver-Cascade Park Medical Offices 12607 SE Mill Plain B Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: Variable Working Days: Variable Working Hours Start: Variable Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status Group: Regular Employee Group: UFCW - Local 555 Pharmacy Services Job Level: Individual Contributor Job: Pharmacy Public Department Name: Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician - (Job Number: 127744) 514288 Washington-Vancouver-Cascade Park Medical Offices 12607 SE Mill Plain B http://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?lang=enjob=514288ss=paidsrc=5080 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/kaisero_oregonlive/8e84d51e1e585e21fd529e25f42e0b26.html --