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Pharmacy Technician - Retail
OTHER•Tuscaloosa

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Tuscaloosa

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About this role

Overview

The outpatient pharmacy technician assists pharmacists in providing medication to inpatients and outpatients of all ages and helps the pharmacist in any routine duties not requiring professional judgment in our outpatient pharmacy.

Responsibilities

  • In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Provides patient with excellent customer service by being greeting them and offering assistance to have a positive experience. Escalates concerns to the pharmacist if needed.
  • Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager or other Pharmacist including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
  • Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Assists in locating products. Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians. Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of compliance requirements, and processes invoices, notifies pharmacist of shortages
  • May participate in Med to Bed program to assist patients discharging from the hospital to acquire medications which requires meeting and speaking with patients.
  • Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.

    • DCH Standards:

  • Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
  • Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
  • Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, co-workers, colleagues and with self.
  • Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
  • Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
  • All other duties as assigned.

    • Qualifications

    MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

     

    Must be a high school graduate or have the equivalent.

    Must be registered as a technician in State of Alabama by start date.   Must become pharmacy technician certified within 6 months from job start date of the job through pharmacy technician certification board.

    Must be able to operate a computer, calculator and a telephone, transfer carts and other related pharmacy equipment. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

     

    WORKING CONDITIONS

     

    Able to stand, walk, reach, sit, crouch and stoop for extended periods of time.  Must be able to carry objects weighing 35 pounds.  Requires good motor coordination with good manual and finger dexterity.  Must have the ability to communicate with staff and patients of all ages.  Physical presence onsite is essential.  Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.  Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

     

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Customer Service,Pharmacy Operations,Inventory Management,Prescription Filling,Cash Handling,Communication,Computer Skills,Attention to Detail

    About DCH Health System

    Based in Tuscaloosa, AL, DCH Health System has been providing quality and compassionate healthcare to the residents of West Alabama. Comprised of DCH Regional Medical Center, Northport Medical Center and Fayette Medical Center, the DCH Health System provides comprehensive services in:

    • Cancer treatment
    • Critical Care
    • Cardiac Services
    • Bloodless medicine
    • Home health care
    • Sleep medicine
    • Occupational medicine
    • Sports medicine
    • Spine/pain care
    • Therapy services
    • Women’s services
    • and much more

    DCH Regional Medical Center has 583 beds and offers a variety of specialty units and advanced services, including cancer, cardiology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, and the region's most advanced trauma center.

    Northport Medical Center is a 204-bed community hospital that offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services. The facility also operates the DCH (inpatient) Rehabilitation Pavilion and North Harbor Pavilion for mental health.

    Fayette Medical Center, through a lease agreement with the DCH Health System, is a 61-bed rural hospital that offers the residents of Fayette County inpatient care, along with sophisticated diagnostic equipment, surgical techniques and specialty clinics. A 122-bed nursing home on site is fully accredited and licensed for intermediate and skilled nursing care.

    Our goal is to provide the best health system possible for patients to receive proper care, employees to work efficiently, and physicians to practice medicine for the benefit of everyone.

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
    Founding Year: 1923

    What you'll do

    • The pharmacy technician assists pharmacists in providing medication to patients and performs routine duties under supervision. Responsibilities include filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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    What does a Pharmacy Technician - Retail do at DCH Health System?

    As a Pharmacy Technician - Retail at DCH Health System, you will: the pharmacy technician assists pharmacists in providing medication to patients and performs routine duties under supervision. Responsibilities include filling prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with regulations..

    Why join DCH Health System as a Pharmacy Technician - Retail?

    DCH Health System is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

    Is the Pharmacy Technician - Retail position at DCH Health System remote?

    The Pharmacy Technician - Retail position at DCH Health System is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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