Minneapolis, MN, 55405, USA
11 days ago
Pharmacy Tech (.6) – Whittier Clinic Community Pharmacy - Hiring Incentive
*SUMMARY:* We are currently seeking a *Pharmacy Tech* to join our Whitter Clinic Community Pharmacy team. This position is part-time with benefits, 48 hours per pay period, day/evening shift, and every 4thweekend. *$5000 Sign-On Bonus * A sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates. Current employees and former employees (rehired within 12 months) are not eligible. One year work commitment required. *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cashier’s office * Bills and credits patient medications * Stocks inventory in Pharmacy * Routinely checks and removes outdated and expired medications * Delivers medications to patient care and ancillary areas and picks up new orders as scheduled * Files prescriptions and reports *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 *QUALIFICATIONS:* /*Minimum Qualifications:*/ * 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 experienc /*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 **Title:** *Pharmacy Tech (.6) – Whittier Clinic Community Pharmacy - Hiring Incentive* **Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Whittier Clinic* **Requisition ID:** *250019*
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