PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I

PURPOSE: To assist the Pharmacist(s) in assuring the availability, quality, continuity and appropriateness of pharmacy services. This assistance must be in accordance with the Board Regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Pharmacy as adopted 1975 (Regulation 12. l-D) and within the bounds of this job description and the Pharmacy Department Policies and Procedural manual.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Updates and registers patients in Pharmacy database.

Assists Pharmacist in filling/refilling of prescriptions.

Assists Pharmacist in processing prescription insurance claims, including reconciliation.

Files and maintains prescriptions in a neat and orderly fashion.

Answers incoming phone calls from patients for prescription refill requests and related matters

Assists patients in enrollment into Pharmacy assistance programs.

Receives and processes drug orders coming into Pharmacy.

Assists Pharmacist in prepackaging drug items.

Assists Pharmacist in maintaining an adequate dispensing stock of prescriptions drugs in the Pharmacy.

Maintains adequate levels of dispensing supplies (bottles, jars, vials, etc.).

Requisitions and maintains adequate levels of Pharmacy office supplies.

Assists in maintaining Pharmacy department and dispensing equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Assists Pharmacist in maintaining proper security over Pharmacy inventory.

Assists other departments in obtaining necessary patient, prescription or billing data that would enhance the Center's

flow of patient care and billing.

All CVHS Pharmacy staff will abide by the standards of accreditation in Mail Order Pharmacy and Specialty Pharmacy.

Attends work as scheduled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Pharmacy experience preferred

Computer skills

Dedication to detail, thoroughness and follow-through

Problem solving skills and the ability to work with minimum supervision

Respect for patient confidentiality

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

On-the-job training and experience under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist to prepare for certification or previous certification.