Pharmacy Technician I

Pharmacy Technician I, On Call, Silver Spring

Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members 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.
• Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.
• Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as directed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience: N/A
• Education: High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• If Technician is not licensed prior to hire, must complete KPMAS Technician Training Program within 6 months.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.
• Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Note that qualified technicians who meet criteria for the Tech II job position will be paid according to the Tech II pay scale.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.