TEMPORARY POSITION Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Clinical Pharmacist
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)
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Data entry of prescriptions from hardcopy, e-scripts, and refills
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With new prescriptions - enter patient demographics, insurance information, allergies, and chronic diseases.
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Update patient information as necessary
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Use the electronic health record (EHR) to verify and find needed information.
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Notify the pharmacist of drug utilization review (DUR) messages before proceeding with prescription process.
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Basket all prescription materials to forward to counting station.
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Appropriately bill prescriptions.
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Select the correct type of billing.
- Respond to third-party error messages.
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Reprocess billing as needed.
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Prepare prescriptions for filling:
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Retrieve stock medications for prescription filling.
- Count and pour from a stock bottle
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Apply the appropriate label.
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Reconstitute a prepared product that does not require calculation under direct supervision.
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Assure the correct national drug code (NDC) is used to fill the prescription.
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Apply the counter check procedure as a first check.
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Mark opened the bottles.
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File and retrieve pharmacy records as needed
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Place filled medications into a basket for pharmacist check
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Process prescription at point of sale (POS)
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File the completed prescriptions alphabetically for pick-up.
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Hand out completed refills to the patient when no counseling is necessary.
- Operate the cash register and related tasks.
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Manage Inventory
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Add new and adjust current medication information in the pharmacy system.
- Adjust inventory counts as needed.
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Receive, process, and organize stock medications.
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Process outdates and returns per procedures.
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Process daily medication orders
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Outdate checks are done at least weekly.
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Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
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Prepare daily reports as assigned.
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Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.
- Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
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Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.
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Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with
- CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or GED
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Idaho State Pharmacy Licensure
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Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
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Must pass a background check.
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Specific Pharmacy Technician knowledge and training
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Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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Evidence of no communicable disease
Preferred
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Idaho State Pharmacy Technician certification
- 3-5 years’ experience
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Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.
Required Physical Demands
- Is required to stand for long periods of time; must frequently walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding
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Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Work Environment
Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles
If you are interested in becoming a leader, making a difference, and inspiring others then apply today to become a part of CC Idaho’s team.
No benefits offered for Temporary assignment
