Pharmacy Tech - CSC Retail Pharmacy

Job Description Pharmacy Tech - CSC Retail Pharmacy  (252024)
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* SUMMARY:

**** Purpose of this position:
** Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties allowable by law, while maintaining a favorable image of the pharmacy within the hospital and in the community
** RESPONSIBILITIES:
*** Answers phones for the pharmacy department and directs calls to appropriate personnel
* Maintains knowledge of the Hospital Credit and Collection Policy and other related policies
* Prepackages, prepares, labels, and hands out prescriptions after they are checked by a registered pharmacist
* Maintains cash registers, credit card machines, and reporting for cash transactions
* Prepares daily deposits for the cashier’s office
* Bills and credits patient medications
* Stocks inventory in Pharmacy
* Routinely checks and removes outdated and expired medications
* Delivers medications to patient care and ancillary areas and picks up new orders as scheduled
* Files prescriptions and reports
* Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
* Enters outpatient prescriptions
* Obtains and records patient drug histories
* Triages orders, determines priorities, processes orders, and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate
* Performs various calculations to determine the correct dose using weight
* Identifies the appropriate product to process based on the prescription order
* Triages insurance rejections and initiates prior authorization claims as needed
* Uses appropriate pharmaceutical-medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols
* Maintains a working knowledge of general chemical and physical properties of drugs
* Compounding medications as per Minnesota Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations
* Is responsible for safe and careful handling of chemotherapeutic medications
* Assists with other duties as assigned but only after appropriate training

We are currently seeking several
** Pharmacy Techs
** to join our Clinic and Specialty Center Community Pharmacy team. This position is full-time with benefits, 80 hours per pay period, day/evening shift and every 3rd  weekend.
* High School Diploma or GE
*** Preferred Qualifications
**** Computer skills
* Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
* Insurance and Billing Experience
* Experience working with specialty medications in a health system setting
* Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer-based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experience
*** Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
**** Ability to communicate with other employees and public
* Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is a team player, and promotes positive team environment
* Excellent customer service skills
* Demonstrates good decision making skills, problem solving techniques, and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
* Ability to use a computer and associated programs
* Ability to understand oral and written instructions
* Ability to learn and apply pharmacy procedures and interpret prescriptions
* Ability to apply basic math skills
* Some skill in record keeping
* Ability to use computer effectively
*** License/Certifications
**** Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board
* PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of date of hire, paid for by employee-OR
- * Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
** QUALIFICATIONS*
* *** Minimum Qualifications
*** You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing
** Equal Employment Opportunities
** to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.
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* Please Note:

** Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.
* We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
* We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical;
Dental;
Vision;
Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance;
Retirement Funds;
Paid Time Off;
Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement *(Available
** ONLY
* * for benefit eligible positions)*.
* For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.## Primary

Location:

MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus Eligible for Benefits:
Yes
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