PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Department: Pharmacy

Reports To: Pharmacy Operations Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary:

Assist in various tasks or duties consistent with pharmacy technician licensure as outlined by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy and NOHN policies. Must be flexible and helpful in assisting the responsible pharmacist(s) to improve the operation of NOHN in support of the mission; to provide patient-centered, quality-driven, whole-person healthcare services, accessible to everyone in our community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieve Results

• Maintain drug storage areas, including inventory management (stocking, expirations, organization)

• Provide support or management as needed of patient medication assistance programs

• Provide assistance with medication refill program

• Process clinic prior authorization requests, maintain records, contact patients and pharmacies as needed

• Process prescriptions for cash, third party, or sliding fee patients

• Support compliance with the Health Resources and Services Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs with regard to the 340B Program

• Maintain patient pharmacy records in electronic health record systems

• Utilize Epic EMR as needed for patient or pharmacy specific medication records

Operational Excellence

• Utilize proper and consistent application of Lean methodologies and tools (kaizen, kanban)

• Support compliance with all Washington State pharmacy requirements

Responsible Management

• Maintain effective, positive relationships with patients, staff, peers, and management