Pharmacy Technician - Sharp Rees-Stealy Rancho Bernardo - Day Shift - Full Time
Company: SHARP HEALTHCARE
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Hours:Shift Start Time:Not SpecifiedShift End Time:Not
SpecifiedAWS Hours Requirement:8/40 - 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift
Information:8 hour shift between 8.30 A.M. & 5.30 P.M.Weekend
Requirements:No WeekendsOn-Call Required:NoHourly Pay Range
(Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):$24.091 - $30.113 - $36.136 -The
stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects
to pay for this position.--- The actual pay rate and pay grade for
this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including
an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities,
education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace
factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business
practices. - -
What You Will Do
To assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services that
supports the mission, values and philosophy of Pharmacy Services
and Sharp Healthcare. Performs technical tasks involved in the
preparation, documentation and distribution of patient
medications.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Functions
Process daily reports at the end of each shift.
Assists lead technician in processing daily, weekly and monthly
reports and claims within the designated time frames.
Performs pharmacy computer back-up procedure at the end of each
day.
Sets phone to call forward at the end of each shift, removes call
forwarding and transcribes voicemail messages each morning.
Assures that incoming phone calls are answered within 3 rings and
with courtesy.
Files original prescription hard copies numerically in designated
prescription books each shift.
Reconcile monies from medication courier services accurately at the
end of each shift.
Archives prescriptions as deemed necessary according to Sharp
protocol.
Willing and able to step into any technical role to help achieve a
smooth pharmacy work flow.
Willing and able to fill in at other sites to help meet the needs
of the pharmacy.
Stock supplies at the end of each shift.
Greets personnel entering the pharmacy with smile and acknowledges
their presence.
Accurately gathers and documents patient's name, demographics,
insurance information, drop off time and indicates known drug
allergies in accordance to department standards for all walk in
prescription orders.
Communicates to patient any delays in prescription processing and
the steps taken to resolve the issue in a timely manner.
Double checks each completed prescription prior to bagging,
verifying the labeled medications match the enclosed bag
ticket.
Checks "will call" shelf weekly to see if any medications have not
been picked up. Calls patients and notifies that medications are
ready for pick up.
Follows Return to Stock guidelines for all medications that are not
picked up.
Documents all medications picked up or delivered by having
receiving party sign insurance log and adhering immediately to
form.
Asks for second identifier for every patient picking up a
prescription.
Accurately, and within designated time frames, prepares
prescriptions, refills or balance for delivery or mail out prior to
arrival of daily delivery driver.
Follows up prior to closing if deliveries are not picked up by
courier and arrange for pickup at alternate location.
Documents all communication with patients regarding prescription
status including, but not limited to, Call When Ready (CWR),
medication shortage, etc.
After receipt of medications from wholesaler checks and fills drugs
on order according to site procedures. Contacts patients if
necessary.
Maintains appropriate levels of change in cash register.
Accurately handles all cash, charge, delivery and doctor payroll
deduct payments for all merchandise leaving the pharmacy.
Consistently provides paying customers with a receipt for
transactions.
Maintain adequate inventory of cash register and credit card
machine supplies.
Perform end of day duties, including but not limited to, z-out
register and credit card machine reconciliation.
Initials voided transactions and refunds appropriately following
system standards.
Monitors and documents refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily.
Removes outdated and unusable medications.
Maintains neat and organized work areas.
Accurate processing of prescriptions with all necessary and
complete information.
Accurate processing of all Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and
injectables including but not limited to diagnosis code, modifiers,
and referral numbers.
Process credit returns to wholesaler, prepare product for return
and reconcile credit invoices.
Accurately inventories, orders and stocks assigned areas daily
prior to end of shift.
Create daily orders of medications and supplies from wholesaler and
transmit each morning and evening.
Place orders for medications directly from manufacturers and fill
out Purchase Order appropriately.
Verify accuracy of order received from wholesaler, sticker
appropriately, sign and date invoice.
Maintains Drug Representative sign in log sheet.
Assures smooth pharmacy operations by accurately and efficiently
processing and filling prescriptions under the direct supervision
of a Registered Pharmacist.
Adheres to all legal and pharmacy procedures, including pharmacist
check of all work prior to dispensing.
Understands and maintains knowledge of contracted third party
formularies and plan limitations.
Prioritizes new prescriptions and refills and processes them into
the computer.
Accurately interprets prescriptions, selects proper medications,
counts or measures proper quantities, places drugs in appropriate
container(s), affixes required and appropriate prescription label
and auxiliary labels. Annotates manufacturer, expiration date, and
filler initials on the prescription indicating that prescriptions
are completed and ready to be checked by pharmacist.
Prepares appropriate information for prescription transfer for
pharmacist, e.g. input transfer information into computer, obtains
hard copy, etc.
Demonstrates understanding of metric and apothecary systems of
weights and measures, pharmaceutical calculations, trade and
generic names, dosages and indications.
Selects, assembles and compounds all ingredients in the required
amounts according to master formulas and special requests.
Demonstrate appropriate computational ability. Proficient
understanding of measuring systems and devices, aseptic technique,
pharmacy procedures and necessary equipment.
Checks in-box and fax machine for physician or patient
correspondence and assures prescriptions are completed in a timely
manner.
Follows up with patient, physician and/or insurance company
regarding prescription issues including, but not limited to,
refills, refill too soon, and Prior Authorization Requests
(PAR).
Notifies pharmacist of computer warnings, drug allergies, duplicate
therapies, etc.
Refers all patient medication concerns, new prescriptions and
consultations to a Registered Pharmacist.
Assures that all tasks are accomplished during shift.
Documents refill authorizations from physician office according to
system standards.
Using a keyboard, required to type proficiently and accurately.
Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute with 0-2
errors.
Ability to proof work.
Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as
a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified
individual with disability or any other protected class
H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; Other; Certified Pharmacy Technician
(CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board; California
Pharmacy Technician License (TCH) - CA State Board of Pharmacy
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