Pharmacy Technician I- 32 HRs, Kensington - North Kensington, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente

Verified Company

North Kensington, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

$3,000 sign-on bonus eligible position

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.

Essential Responsibilities:

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 pickup completed prescription.
Receives payment for overthecounter 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.

Saturday and Sunday 845am-545pm

Thursday and Friday 3p-1130p

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
If Technician is not licensed prior to hire, must complete KPMAS Technician Training Program within 6 months.

License, Certification, Registration

Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland)

Additional Requirements:

Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Note that qualified technicians who meet critieria for the Tech II job position will be paid according to the Tech II pay scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

PrimaryLocation :
Maryland,Kensington,Kensington I Medical Center

HoursPerWeek : 32

Shift :
Evening

Workdays :
Sat, Sun, Thu, Fri

WorkingHoursStart : 08:45 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 11:30 PM

Job Schedule :
Part-time

Job Type :
Standard

Employee Status :
Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
M40|OPEIU|Local 2

Job Level :
Individual Contributor

Job Category :
Pharmacy

Department :
Kensington I Medical Center - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 1808

Travel :
No