Certified Pharmacy Technician Bilingual FT
About The Position
Enters patient medication orders in the PioneerRx computer system. Provides routine information to patients regarding prescriptions, refills, and procedural questions as directed by the pharmacist. Answers telephone calls and assists with non-clinical requests from patients and physicians. Assists the pharmacist in taking verbal orders from providers as well as completing transfers from other pharmacies. Assists the pharmacist in dispensing medications by gathering medications from stock, scanning the medications at computer stations for accuracy, counting and placing the medication into a container, and affixing the label and all pertinent auxiliary labels to the container. Assists the pharmacist by operating the Automated Dispensing Units. Assists the Inventory Manager with monitoring inventory for expired medications and participates in the disposal of these medications. Enters allergy information into the patient’s profile. Assists other pharmacy technicians and other support staff as needed. Applies customer service skills in the workplace. Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and orderly condition. Must comply with all HIPAA and safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Serves as primary contact for Spanish speaking patients in the pharmacy. Assists with Spanish translation for other pharmacy staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- National and SC CPhT certification required.
- Previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
- Licensure with the S. C. Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician.
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
- Knowledge of procedures and standards for the labeling and dispensing of prescription drugs.
- Knowledge and understanding of medical terminology.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations pertaining to pharmacy profession.
- Skill in the use of computers and related software applications.
- Knowledge of medication brand and generic names.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work well with fellow employees.
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish
Responsibilities
- Enters patient medication orders in the PioneerRx computer system.
- Provides routine information to patients regarding prescriptions, refills, and procedural questions as directed by the pharmacist.
- Answers telephone calls and assists with non-clinical requests from patients and physicians.
- Assists the pharmacist in taking verbal orders from providers as well as completing transfers from other pharmacies.
- Assists the pharmacist in dispensing medications by gathering medications from stock, scanning the medications at computer stations for accuracy, counting and placing the medication into a container, and affixing the label and all pertinent auxiliary labels to the container.
- Assists the pharmacist by operating the Automated Dispensing Units.
- Assists the Inventory Manager with monitoring inventory for expired medications and participates in the disposal of these medications.
- Enters allergy information into the patient’s profile.
- Assists other pharmacy technicians and other support staff as needed.
- Applies customer service skills in the workplace.
- Maintains the pharmacy in a clean and orderly condition.
- Must comply with all HIPAA and safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Serves as primary contact for Spanish speaking patients in the pharmacy.
- Assists with Spanish translation for other pharmacy staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
