Pharmacy Technician I - Central Float

• Position is eligible for $6000 sign on bonus*

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 pick-up completed prescription.
• Receives payment for over-the-counter 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.

Experience Basic Qualifications:

• N/A

Education

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia) OR Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia)
• Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire
• Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable required.
• Note that qualified technicians who meet criteria for the Tech II jo position will be paid according to the Tech II pay scale.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.

Primary Location: Maryland,Largo,Largo Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Variable

Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat,

Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM

Working Hours End: 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Full-time

Job Type: Standard

Worker Location: Onsite

Employee Status: Regular

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

Job Level: Individual Contributor

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

Pay Range: $27.94 - $39.71 / hour

Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Work Setting: Onsite

Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.