Retail Pharmacy Technician

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Under the direction of a pharmacist, delivers medications, including filling patient medication orders for outpatient prescriptions, running cash register, helping customers with insurance related questions, waiting on customers, answering phones and utilizing the pharmacy computer system. Perform administrative duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively follows workflow procedures with an in-depth understanding of each workstation (i.e., Pick-Up, Drop-Off, Production) for day-to-day processing of patient medication orders.

• Demonstrates compassion and care by proactively identifying and resolving potential problems to ensure customers have their medications when needed; collaborations with immediate and extended pharmacy teams, medical staff, insurance companies, and customers alike to resolve issues, ensure accuracy, and deliver timely resolution of any medication or insurance related concerns.

• Fills medications from computer-generated labels.

• Demonstrates ability to answer telephone/window and deal with visitors to pharmacy appropriately.

• Demonstrates ability to involve other pharmacy staff when appropriate.

• Directs all drug information questions to a pharmacist, communicates in a courteous and professional manner utilizing proper etiquette, and communicates all pertinent information to the technician on the next shift.

• Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.

• Labels products appropriately including cautionary or auxiliary labels.

• Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory. Inputs patient data medication orders into a computer system.

• Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments.

• Packages medications for dispensing for delivery.

• Processes return to stock medications.

• Knowledge of Data Entry experience is a plus.

• Keeps work area clean, neat, and free of excess items, maintains adequate par levels of medications within shift and removes all outdated drugs.

• Delivers or retrieves medications when the supervising pharmacist views the situation as necessary.

• Utilizes effective interpersonal communication skills while maintaining confidentiality of patient information and addresses co-workers and customers in a pleasant and cooperative manner. Communicate with hospital staff, physician office personnel and other caregivers in a pleasant and professional manner.

• Communicate with insurance carriers to obtain payment for prescription claims. At point of sale, verify that customer receives the correct prescription(s).

• Communicate with prescribers and their agents to obtain refill authorization.

• Performs routine activities with minimal supervision, offering to provide additional help when needed, and participates in training of new employees.

• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/ Entity as well as the proper release of information. 

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.

• Demonstrates/models the Network’s Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external). 

• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.

• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.

• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.

• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.

PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Demands: Heavy Work Exertional activity, occasionally lift and/or carry 100 lbs., frequently lift and/or carry 50 lbs. Stand and/or walk at least 6 hours in an 8-hour workday

Non-exertional activity: Stooping (bending at the waist) and crouching (stooping and bending at the knees) - required frequently, Handling (grasping) - required frequently, Fingering (fine manipulation) - required only occasionally.

Important: The functional capacity to perform heavy work includes the functional capacity to perform medium, light and sedentary work. Good physical and mental health. Neat, clean, free from body odors, conforms to the uniform code. Physical stamina for standing, walking, turning, stooping, bending, climbing, stretching and lifting in the provision of job responsibilities. Finger and hand dexterity necessary to handle office equipment. Visual and auditory acuity required to provide job functions.

Environmental Conditions: Inside - Office environment, Outside - Traveling to office errands in extreme cold and heat, wet and/or humid conditions, snow, ice and/or fog.

Hazards: road and driving.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

PA Pharmacy Technician Licensure required; National certification required, 3-5 Years Retail Pharmacy experience preferred, Professional demeanor; Ability to respect confidentiality of patient data; Strong communication skills; Strong knowledge of pharmacy insurance plans and plan rules; Courteous attitude; Understanding of medical terminology and calculations; Ability to type at least 35 words per minute; Knowledge of computer operations; Knowledge of medication brand and generic names; Knowledge of insurance and third-party payment systems. Requires successful completion of on-the-job training in each area of the department within the first six months of employment.

OTHER:

Must receive passing grade on pharmacy math competency test.  Must demonstrate understanding of pharmaceutical and medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations and

general pharmacy procedures within the first six months of employment.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.