Pharmacy Technician I
Pharmacy Technician I - OC
Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, prepares medications for approval by pharmacist. Essential Functions: - Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals. - Enters prescription information into computer system prints labels for use by pharmacist. - Receives payment according to terms of members plan. - Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf. - Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist. - Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids. - Calls members to pick-up completed prescription. - Receives payment for over-the-counter medications medical supplies selected by members. - Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, related issues. - Identifies situations when patient should speak w/ pharmacist regarding use of drugs asks pharmacist to speak to member. - Performs other related duties as directed. Qualifications: Schedule Details: - Rotating schedule to include weekends. - Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 6:45pm, Friday 7:30am - 6:15pm and Saturday 8:30am - 1:15pm. Basic Qualifications: - 1 year of experience in pharmacy. - High school diploma or GED. Preferred Qualifications: - Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature calculations. - Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software. - Effective interpersonal communication skills.