Retail Pharmacy Technician (Levels 1-3) jobs in United States
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OU Health ยท 4 months ago

Retail Pharmacy Technician (Levels 1-3)

OU Health is a healthcare organization seeking Retail Pharmacy Technicians at levels 1-3 to support their pharmacy operations. The role involves preparing and distributing medications under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and performing various clerical and inventory control tasks.

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Responsibilities

Retrieve prescriptions or files as necessary
Clerical tasks such as data entry, typing labels and maintaining patient profiles
Secretarial tasks such as telephoning, filing, and typing
Accounting tasks such as record keeping, maintaining accounts receivables, third party billing and posting
Inventory control tasks including monitoring, pricing, dating, invoicing, stocking pharmacy, and preparation of purchase orders; and
Help maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy
Subsequent to verified order entry by a Doctor of Pharmacy, places properly packaged medication in labeled containers to be verified by a Doctor of Pharmacy
Transports completed medication order to designated pick-up site as needed
Refills patient medication cassettes
Participates in restocking of automated dispensing machines subject to verification by DPh and files reports as needed
Delivers IV fluids to patient care areas and retrieves unused/unneeded IV fluids for return to pharmacy unit
Performs light housekeeping duties
Restocks returned meds
Prepares IV admixtures and documents work
Sets up IV compounder
Prepares batch preparation of sterile items
Assists in the maintenance of IV room/preparation area stock of IV base fluids and additives
Assists with Automated Dispensing machine set-up and coordination
Provides training and onboarding of other technicians
Fills request for floor stock medications and documents completion of order
Assists with keeping log of medications and supplies that need to be reordered
Participates in debit/credit routines for pharmacy charges to help ensure the patient receives a timely and accurate bill
Assists in receiving, checking in and shelving of medications when received from vendors
Assists in the stock replenishment of decentralized/satellite pharmacy units as requested Rotates stock as needed to reduce outdating
Maintains IV room/preparation area stock of IV base fluids and additives
Rotates stock consistently to avoid outdating
Files patient specific physician orders
Prepares verification of use forms, drug supply and maintains PC-based inventory database for Controlled Dangerous Substances
Participates in daily physical count and reports unreconciled pharmacy stock discrepancies to the Pharmacy Supervisor or Director immediately
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician PermitNational Pharmacy Technician CertificationBLS CertificationImmunization Administration CertificateComputer SkillsBasic Math CalculationsGeneral Science KnowledgeInterpersonal Skills

Required

High School diploma or GED required
0-3 years of experience for Level 1
3-5 years of pharmacy technician experience required for Level 2
5 or more years of experience required for Level 3
Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy or ability to achieve permit within 90 days of employment for Level 1
Permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy when eligible within the first six weeks after placement in this position for Level 2
Active permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy within 6 weeks after placement for Level 3
National Pharmacy Technician Certification required for Level 3
Knowledge of general science and math
Ability to perform basic math calculations
Must have good interpersonal skills for developing effective working relationships with staff and coworkers
Good computer skills

Preferred

BLS certification and Immunization Administration Certificate preferred for all levels
If technician holds an Immunization Administration Certification, BLS certification will be required

Benefits

PTO
401(k)
Medical and dental plans
Total rewards package including a $1000 or $2000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if you are located outside of 100 miles

Company

OU Health

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OU Health offers dental, dermatology, cancer care, adult, diabetes, geriatrics, pediatrics, and a wide range of health care services.

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Richard Lofgren
President and Chief Executive Officer
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