Certified Pharmacy Technician

DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY

POSITION TITLE:

CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

RESPONSIBLE TO: PHARMACIST (S)

EXPOSURE LEVEL: CATEGORY III

GRADE: 15

EXEMPTION STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Under direct supervision, fills routine dosage orders and prepackaged pharmaceuticals.

Counts, packages, and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals. Assists pharmacist in the dispensing of prescriptions and performs a range of staff support functions.

• Enters Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (ADT’s) into computer system for proper medication order processing.
• Processes medication orders/prescriptions including refill requests
• Completes adjudication/reconciliation of claims associated with prescriptions, including insurance verification, prior authorizations, and enters charges to patient accounts.
• Refers insurance rejections regarding therapeutic and clinical decisions to a pharmacist
• Packages and labels medication into approved packaging for inspection and approval by the pharmacist according to departmental Quality Control Standards.
• Checks refrigerator for stability and accurate labeling of all refrigerated medications.
• Picks up and delivers pharmacy documents and pharmaceuticals to/from various units.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies in the Pharmacy department, resident care areas, and emergency kit.
• Processes drug recalls when required in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Assists customers on the phone and at the pharmacy counter for orders and refills.
• Performs a range of routine administrative tasks for the pharmacy when required.
• Demonstrates proficiency with software system and other technology utilized
• Assists the pharmacist in all aspects of medication distribution
• Understand and comply with all state/federal laws and regulations
• Understand and comply with all policies and procedures for the distribution of medications

• Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United
• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards
• Attends mandatory safety in-services
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting stock.

Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.

Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service

• Let the Mission be your guide
• Make eye contact and smile
• Greet & welcome each and every person
• Seek out personal contact
• Provide immediate service-listen & act
• Use appropriate body language at all times
• Be gracious to each & every person

• Supports the growth and actively engages in Eden Alternative tasks
• Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist and/or supervisor
• Works under the general supervision of the Pharmacist
• Completes required continued education per Montana Board of Pharmacy
• Maintains license per Montana Board of Pharmacy regulations
• Successfully completes orientation and pharmacy departmental training requirements
• Successfully completes all assigned educations and competencies
• Maintain and make readily available required continuing education assessments upon inspection by the Montana Board of Pharmacy

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma or GED required. Must be at least 18 years old. Must have completed the approved national technician certification program and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with Montana State Board of Pharmacy.

Must have pharmacy experience or in…