Retail Pharmacy Technician - Washington, United States - The GW Medical Faculty Associates
Description
The GW Medical Faculty Associates (MFA) was incorporated in July 2000 as a not-for-profit, physician-led practice group.The organization functioned as an independent organization in support of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Sciences as a multi-specialty physician practice group.
The GW MFA has grown to become the largest independent academic physician practice in the Washington, DC metro region with more than 500 physicians and nearly 200 APP providers.
In 2018, the MFA bylaws were revised to allow The George Washington University to serve as the sole corporate member while the MFA retained independent 501c3 status.
The purpose of the change was to ensure alignment between the MFA and The George Washington University.MFA physicians provide comprehensive patient care, offering one practice for the whole person with 52 medical and surgical specialties.
As members of the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences faculty, MFA providers are teachers and mentors for medical students, residents, fellows, and researchers preserving the rich tradition of academics, research, and healing.
In addition to maintaining a closely integrated alliance with The George Washington University and The George Washington University Hospital (GWUH), separately owned and operated by Universal Health Services (UHS), the GW MFA has active referring relationships with 12 area hospitals.
The GW MFA's leading healthcare presence in the DC metro region is complemented by a network of community-based practices in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
Given its geographic location in central NW Washington, DC, and proximity to more than 175 resident embassies, the MFA continues to evolve its international clinical outreach.
Position SummaryThis position will work with pharmacists for the intake, data entry, adjudication, packaging, and selling of prescriptions to patients.
Provide exceptional service to patients by committing to high standards for accuracy, communication, and problem-solving.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist:
Receipt of all incoming customersReview all new prescriptions for completeness of patient dataCopy insurance data for all new prescriptionsFile all completed prescriptions in accordance with department standardsSupply completed prescriptions to patients awaiting medication pick-upRefer all medical and medication relates questions to the PharmacistAt all times, maintain a courteous interaction with patients, visitors, departments, and medical personnelAssist with unpacking, labeling, and stocking incoming productsResponsible for the accuracy of all cash register transactions (including over-rings and shortages)Compliance with all established personnel and departmental policiesMinimum QualificationsEducation High school diploma or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Current and valid DC Pharmacy Technician license OR proof that application is in process.Experience A minimum of 2 years of verified experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a retail, nursing home, medical center, or hospital pharmacy setting.
Physical Requirements Constantly sit and reach outward in a clinical setting.Must be able to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 20 lbs. as part of the role.
Regularly exposed to healthcare settings that may require personal protective equipment.
Requires manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, copier machine, and other equipment.