Pharmacy Technician

• Locations West 4th Street, Duluth, MN, 55806, US

Division/Department: Human Services
- Pharmacy

Location: Human Services
- As Designated - Onsite

Reports To: Pharmacist In Charge/Pharmacy Coordinator

Probationary Period: 90 days – Full time; 120 days – Part time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Classification: Child-Related CA

Driver’s License: Level 0
- No Driver's License is required.

Rate of Pay
: $22.34 to $25.13

Bonus
: $1,000 with 15-month commitment

• The job responsibilities contained in this section must be supervised by a Licensed Pharmacist
• Accept new written prescriptions or refill orders
• Take refill request information from patient over the telephone and process orders
• Contact providers for refill authorization
• Take oral, fax and written authorization from providers for prescription refills
• Enter new/refill prescription order into the pharmacy software system
• Pick manufactured drug from shelf and fill/label prescription orders
• Count and pour the manufactured product into a suitable dispensing package and apply label to dispensing package
• Fill/Refill pharmacy robot with appropriate drug product
• Present the completed prescription to the pharmacist for final verification/certification
• Assist licensed pharmacists in preparation/dispensing of prescriptions
• Assist licensed pharmacist to work effectively with the medical providers and patients
• Work with the Lead Technician to prioritize daily technician duties/tasks
• Take inventory of drug stock and prepare orders for vendors
• Manage inventory electronically using pharmacy software and robotics systems
• Check stock for outdated materials monthly
• Inspect order received from vendors, certify for correctness and restock inventory
• File prescription orders to maintain legal recordkeeping processes
• Work with pharmacy software/hardware systems to ensure reliable prescription dispensing
• Complete and file daily reports (i.e. – workload reports, controlled substance reports)
• Assist pharmacy billing staff as needed in the processing and back-billing of pharmacy claims
• Communicate with patients as instructed by licensed pharmacist.
• Schedule patients for pharmacy clinical program visits
• Complete medication therapy adherence telephone calls
• Perform data entry to support clinical pharmacy services
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as requested.
• Assist with Human Services Division community outreach events
• Appropriate/Professional work attire is required.
• Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
• Ensures confidentiality of financial records and all records for employees, band members and/or clients.
• Displays a responsive and professional manner in promptly responding to all requests, complaints, and problems.
• Recognizes that each employee is a representative of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and is responsible for demonstrating courtesy, respect, and sensitivity to the needs of all others, including visitors and co-workers.
• Represents the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the department in a positive and professional manner in the community.
• Required to maintain proper attendance including reporting to work on time in accordance with applicable policies.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary.

• No Driver's License is required.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• State Pharmacy Technician Registration is required with previous employment in a pharmacy, current participation in or completion of, one of the following:
• A pharmacy technician training program offered by a board approved, accredited vocational/technical institution or college;
• A pharmacy technician training program accredited by a board approved, national organization that accredits pharmacy technician training programs;
• A pharmacy technician training program provided by a branch of the United States armed forces or Public Health Services; or
• An employer-based pharmacy technician training program that includes a minimum total of 240 hours in a one-year period to…