Pharmacy Technician II

Pharmacy Technician II - OC

Pharmacy Technician II - OC ( Job Number: 127955) We the people of Kaiser Permanente believe in the endless pursuit of excellence, and in health and well-being for all. At Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, we've built our culture on communication, teamwork, and respect. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-we work together to support each other's goals and promote a balance between work and life. And we do it all in a dynamic landscape. From the excitement of our nation's capital to the scenic coastlines of Maryland and Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic area offers plenty of year-round activity, making it the perfect place for you and your family to call home. Join us. Description Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, prepares medications for approval by pharmacist. May perform the duties of a Pharmacy Inventory Technician or a Pharmacy Admixture Technician. 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. * Reconstitutes medications by mixing w/ fluids. * Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages. * Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist. * 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. * Orders stocks drugs supplies, assembles drugs supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, performs other inventory duties. * Performs other related duties as directed. Qualifications Schedule Details: * Rotating schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays. * Varianle schedule within the hours of operation, Mon - Fri 7:00am - 1:00am, Sat Sun 8:00am - 6:00pm. Basic Qualifications: * 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required. * High school diploma or GED required. * Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred. * Compliance w/ all state board of pharmacy rules licensing requirements where applicable required. * Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable). Primary Location : Maryland-Temple Hills-Camp Springs Medical Center 6104 Old Branch Ave. Scheduled Hours (1-40) : 1 Shift : Variable Working Days : Sun - Sat Working Hours Start : Variable Working Hours End : Variable Schedule : Call-in/On-Call Job Type : Standard Employee Status : Regular Employee Group : OPEIU - Local 2 Job Level : Entry Level Job : Pharmacy Public Department Name : Pharmacy Travel : No Job Eligible for Benefits : No External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.