Pharmacy Technician - Float

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.

• 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.

• Experience: N/A
• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• License, Certification, Registration: Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia) OR Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) OR Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland)
• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire

• 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.

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.