Pharmacy Technician

PURPOSE AND SCOPE: 

Performs applicable general pharmacy technician duties and assists with filling prescriptions. Contributes to the provision of quality

pharmacy services to dialysis and other patients in accordance with state pharmacy regulations and Fresenius Medical Care Pharmacy policies and procedures.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Under Pharmacist guidance and per company policies and procedures, assists with dispensing of products and performs general pharmacy technician duties as follows:
  • Monitor the drug file in the software application and prepare prescriptions for central fill
  • Prepares prescription through data entry for Pharmacist verification
  • Assist the shipping department with packaging, distribution, and tracking of patient orders
  • Creates and updates patient’s health and demographic information in system
  • Enter patient, medical, or prescription order data into the patient information system
  • Review and comply with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable company policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws and regulations
  • Assist with various projects as assigned by supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned

Additional responsibilities may include a focus on one or more departments or locations.

See applicable addendum for department or location-specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

·       The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION:

·       High School Diploma required

·       Registered or ability to be registered as a Pharmacy Technician in applicable state

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

·       1-year related experience

·       Understanding of medical terminology and calculations is desirable

·       Strong attention to detail

·       Self-motivated with a strong work ethic

·       Professionalism

·       Proficient in Microsoft 365 products and computer operation

·       Oral and written communication skills.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

I acknowledge that I have read and accepted this job description.  I understand what is expected of me in this position, and I am able to perform the essential functions as outlined with or without reasonable accommodation.  Furthermore, I understand that the duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.  If I have any questions about duties and responsibilities not specified in this job description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or my Human Resources representative.

ADDENDUM:

FRx Clinical Team

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

·       Reviews patient medication data and prepares documentation for medication history

·       Initiates medication history including obtaining and documenting patients' medication information for pharmacist review

·       Reviews and prepares documentation for medication therapy management for pharmacist review

·       Identifies medication access issues and assists with enrollment in patient assistance programs

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. 

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors