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We the people of Kaiser Permanente believe in the endless pursuit of excellence, and in health and well-being for all. At Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic States, we've built our culture on communication, teamwork, and respect. From our financial professionals and IT team members to our RNs and physicians on the front line of care-we work together to support each other's goals and promote a balance between work and life. And we do it all in a dynamic landscape. From the excitement of our nation's capital to the scenic coastlines of Maryland and Virginia, the Mid-Atlantic area offers plenty of year-round activity, making it the perfect place for you and your family to call home. Join us.
*On-call varaible schedule between 9pm- 6am*
Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist. May perform the duties of a Pharmacy Inventory Technician or a Pharmacy Admixture Technician.
Essential Functions:
- Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies member's eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals.
- Enters prescription information into computer system and prints labels for use by pharmacist.
- Receives payment according to terms of members' plan.
- Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.
- Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.
- Prepares intravenous prescriptions, topical ointments, and other drugs by mixing prescribed dosages.
- Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
- Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.
- Receives payment for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies selected by members.
- Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, and related issues.
- Identifies situations when patient should speak with pharmacist regarding use of drugs and asks pharmacist to speak to member.
- Orders and stocks drugs and supplies, assembles drugs and supplies for clinical departments, stocks crash carts, and performs other inventory duties.
- Performs other related duties as directed.
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Requirements |
Basic Qualifications:
- One (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Active CPHT certification required. (Pharmacy students are exempted from the CPHT requirement where applicable).
- Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program or US Military program OR one (1) year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
Primary Location: Virginia-Reston
Scheduled Hours (1-40): 1
Shift: Night
Working Days: Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Working Hours Start: 9:00 pm
Working Hours End: 6:00 am
Schedule: Call-in/On-Call
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Temporary
Employee Group: OPEIU - Local 2
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job: Pharmacy
Public Department Name: Mail Order Pharmacy
Travel: No
Job Eligible for Benefits: No
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. We are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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