Pharmacy Technician - Lynnwood (PRN/Per Diem)
part-time•Lynnwood
Summary
Location
Lynnwood
Type
part-time
About this role
Job Summary:
The Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Technician performs functions that support the daily workflow of the pharmacy. The Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Technician ensures the timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs functions that support the daily workflow of the pharmacy including: Typing new prescriptions; Processing refill prescriptions and entering other prescription data into the computer; Counting and pouring medications from stock bottles; Entering chronic condition information; Prepackaging and labeling medications; Stocking shelves; Filing prescriptions; Performing inventory functions; Releasing refill medications and OTC products to patients; Handling nonprofessional phone calls including refill requests from patients and refill authorizations from prescribers; Calling prescribers to obtain refill authorization; Triaging phone calls to the appropriate person. Working knowledge and competency with cashiering processes and procedures. Adherence to Kaiser Permanente Cash Security and Compliance standards.
- Ensures the timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy by: reading, interpreting, and filling prescription orders with the correct medication; ensuring the quantities are correct based on the sig; accurately calculate dosages based on the patients weight.
- Ensures patient safety and provides excellent customer service to the patient by: identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performing safety checks when dispensing medications; taking appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences; and following standard work for greeting patients and providing excellent customer service; providing service recovery when appropriate and by following proper procedures. Demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine in daily duties by staying current on clinical initiatives and priorities; and identifying specific issues and bringing them to a pharmacists attention (such as high risk meds, glucose strips, preferred drugs).
- Administers the different medication formularies by following Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures and protocols. Maintains and utilizes current knowledge of basic drug information and medical terminology when performing duties.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- N/A
Education
- Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program, or equivalent, in order to obtain Department of Health Pharmacy Technician Certification is required by date of hire/transfer.
License, Certification, Registration
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (Washington) required at hire
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively.
- Knowledge of Pharmacy law and its standards of practice.
- Skill in compounding extemporaneous entities.
- Ability to identify specified issues and bring to attention of pharmacist.
- Problem-solving skills to work with patients and other health care providers.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations, identify drug names, and have knowledge of most common uses for
- pharmaceuticals.
- May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington locations as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) plus year of Pharmacy Technician experience.
- Two (2) plus years of IV experience.
- Two (2) plus years of warehouse experience.
- Ability to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively.
- The ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations, identify drug names, and have knowledge of most common uses for pharmaceuticals.
- Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program.
Other facts
Tech stack
Pharmacy Law,Customer Service,Pharmaceutical Calculations,Drug Information,Inventory Management,Prescription Processing,Compounding,Communication Skills,Teamwork,Safety Checks,Cashiering,Problem Solving,Medication Distribution,Patient Interaction,Formulary Administration,Evidence-Based Medicine
About Kaiser Permanente
Team size: 2-10 employees
Industry: Medical Practices
What you'll do
- The Pharmacy Technician supports the daily workflow of the pharmacy by processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring patient safety. They also provide excellent customer service and adhere to compliance standards.
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What does a Pharmacy Technician - Lynnwood (PRN/Per Diem) do at Kaiser Permanente?
As a Pharmacy Technician - Lynnwood (PRN/Per Diem) at Kaiser Permanente, you will: the Pharmacy Technician supports the daily workflow of the pharmacy by processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring patient safety. They also provide excellent customer service and adhere to compliance standards..
Why join Kaiser Permanente as a Pharmacy Technician - Lynnwood (PRN/Per Diem)?
Kaiser Permanente is a leading Medical Practices company.
Is the Pharmacy Technician - Lynnwood (PRN/Per Diem) position at Kaiser Permanente remote?
The Pharmacy Technician - Lynnwood (PRN/Per Diem) position at Kaiser Permanente is based in Lynnwood, Washington, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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