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*Position is eligible for $6000 sign on bonus*
Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist. Essential
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. Qualifications
Experience 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
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.
Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Variable Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Working Hours Start: 12:00 AM Working Hours End: 11:59 PM Job
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
$27.94 - $39.71 / hour Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
About the role
Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.