Pharmacy Technician - (Community Family Clinic) Blackfoot, Idaho Falls, Rigby

Regular Full Time Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly Reports to: Clinical Pharmacist

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list of all duties/responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned)

This position will be primarily based at the Idaho Falls Clinic, with regular travel required to satellite locations in Rigby and Blackfoot

• Data entry of prescriptions from hardcopy, e-scripts, and refills

• With new prescriptions - enter patient demographics, insurance information, allergies, and chronic diseases.

• Update patient information as necessary

• Use the electronic health record (EHR) to verify and find needed information.

• Notify the pharmacist of drug utilization review (DUR) messages before proceeding with prescription process.

• Basket all prescription materials to forward to counting station.

• Appropriately bill prescriptions.

• Select the correct type of billing.

• Respond to third-party error messages.

• Reprocess billing as needed.

• Prepare prescriptions for filling:

• Retrieve stock medications for prescription filling.

• Count and pour from a stock bottle

• Apply the appropriate label.

• Reconstitute a prepared product that does not require calculation under direct supervision.

• Assure the correct national drug code (NDC) is used to fill the prescription.

• Apply the counter check procedure as a first check.

• Mark opened the bottles.

• File and retrieve pharmacy records as needed

• Place filled medications into a basket for pharmacist check

• Process prescription at point of sale (POS)

• File the completed prescriptions alphabetically for pick-up.

• Hand out completed refills to the patient when no counseling is necessary.

• Operate the cash register and related tasks.

• Manage Inventory

• Add new and adjust current medication information in the pharmacy system.

• Adjust inventory counts as needed.

• Receive, process, and organize stock medications.

• Process outdates and returns per procedures.

• Process daily medication orders

• Outdate checks are done at least weekly.

• Telepharmacy

• Correctly use video conferencing, secure messaging systems, and other remote communication tools to complete pharmacy dispensing tasks and assist patients with medication needs.

• Professionally and effectively communicate with pharmacists, providers, or patients in a remote setting.

• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.

• Prepare daily reports as assigned.

• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure.

• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records

• Maintain strict confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA standards.

• Perform all work duties and activities in compliance with

• CC Idaho, Joint Commission, OSHA and HIPAA regulations

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED
• Idaho State Pharmacy Licensure
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass a background check.
• Specific Pharmacy Technician knowledge and training
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Evidence of no communicable disease

Preferred

• Idaho State Pharmacy Technician certification
• 3-5 years' experience
• Ability to read, speak, and write in both English/Spanish in a business setting.

Required Physical Demands

• Is required to stand for long periods of time; must frequently walk; climb or balance, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; reach with hands and arms; grasping/holding
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office setting; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles

If you are interested in becoming a leader, making a difference, and inspiring others then apply today to become a part of CC Idaho's team.

We offer a wide range of benefits. What's in it for you…

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

• Low deductibles

• Low employee premiums

• Group Life Insurance

• Supplemental Life Insurance

• Long/Short Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Daycare)

• Roth & Traditional 401K

• Available after 1 yr. of employment

• Employer match up to 4.5%

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• AFLAC

• Legal Shield

• Benefit Continuation (COBRA)

Leave Benefits:

• Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)

• First year of service- 20 days

• After five years of service- 25 days

• After ten years of service- 30 days

• Plus, twelve (12) paid holidays

• Educational Leave