This position is an ideal opportunity for someone who is looking to get their foot in the door and get hands-on as a Pharmacy Technician! Already having your Technician License is ideal but extensive experience is not! This is an entry level position.
Purpose:
A pharmacy technician is responsible for assisting licensed pharmacists with filling and logging prescriptions according to policies, clerical, filling, and other duties associated with running the day-to-day needs of the pharmacy.
Experience/Education:
· High School Diploma or Equivalent
· Be at least 18 years of age.
· Must be an Idaho Board of Pharmacy Registered Pharmacy Technician.
Essential Functions:
· Filling/processing prescriptions with close attention to detail.
· Data entry, paperwork, administrative tasks and filing as needed
· Processing insurance claims including follow-up phone calls and problem solving to assure each claim is processed through to completion including trouble shooting errors.
· Collect identifying information as needed to assure accuracy
· Answer phones promptly and direct or assist as needed
· Strong interpersonal communication is required when working in conjunction with physicians, nurses, other pharmacists, administrative team, PIC, pharmacy interns, Technicians, etc. as well as cooperation and teamwork.
· Customer service with a smile
· Follow all HIPPA regulations and rules.
· Able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals and MCP team members
· Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
· Stocking shelves (putting things in their designated places) and work stations as needed.
· Inventory control, ordering, and order processing and recording.
· Processing and packaging deliveries for either UPS or local delivery
· Cleaning Pharmacy, completing Daily and Weekly task lists
· Train and share information with other team mates as needed/able.
· Openness and willingness to cross train into any task or department that business needs necessitate.
· Any and all other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager or as circumstances dictate.
· Perform all tasks in a safe manner that is consistent with company policies as well as state and federal laws.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and daily activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Physical Requirements:
· Must be able to stand for up to 10 hours.
· Must be able to lift and push or pull up to 50lbs.
· Pick and pinch small tablets with fingers, and seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with hands.
· Perceive the size, shape, temperature, or texture of objects by touching with fingertips.
· See objects at close vision and be able to identify and distinguish colors.
Other skills and abilities include:
· Have typing skills of at least 30 wpm.
· Pass a drug test.
· Maintain information confidentiality
· Offer flexibility in work hour scheduling.
Hours:
This position is full time at an average of 35-40 hours per week. Pharmacy hours are 9am-6pm with an hour lunch. It is expected that all staff stay until all tasks for your area are complete, assisting with all tasks as needed.
Whether you are designated primarily as an entry tech, or primarily as a fill tech, all of these responsibilities apply and you are expected to help with all tasks as time allows. While you are on the clock you are expected to be working.
This Job Description does not constitute an employment contract and Mountain Care Pharmacy may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
I have read and understand the above description and attest that I am able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Prescription drug insurance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Store discount
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Pharmacy Technician License (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Boise, ID 83704 (Required)
Work Location: In person
