Kaiser Permanente
Pharmacy Technician I Central Float, 40 hrs
Largo, MD 20774 · US
About the role
*Position is eligible for $6000 sign on bonus*
Job Summary:
Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals
- Enters prescription information into computer system and 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 with fluids.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, and related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak with pharmacist regarding use of drugs and asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
License, Certification, Registration
- Pharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia) OR Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia)
- Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
- Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
- Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
- Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable required.
- Note that qualified technicians who meet criteria for the Tech II jo position will be paid according to the Tech II pay scale.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.