Pharmacy Technician II

Under direct supervision, performs tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist.

Duties:

• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and removing outdated drugs.
• Organizes medications for pharmacists to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions, inputting prescription orders accurately, preparing labels, calculating quantities, and filling orders.
• Collects payments from patients by accepting cash, check, or charge payments and accurately makes change for cash patients.
• Maintains a balanced cash drawer each day by counting cash at the open and close of business day.
• Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone, answering questions and requests, and referring inquiries to the pharmacist as appropriate. 
• Appropriately stocks both patients completed medication orders as well as new inventory to stock.
• Ensures inventory levels of automated dispensing machines are stocked appropriately and verified by licensed Pharmacist.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with the University policies/procedures, along with OK State Board of Pharmacy rules and regulations.
• Fills requests for clinic stock medications and documents order. 
• Prepares verification of use forms, drug supply and maintains PC-based inventory database for Controlled Dangerous Substance.
• Assists with automated dispensing machine set-up and coordination, if applicable.
• Provides primary training and onboarding of other technicians.
• Handles insurance rejections for patient medications and completes necessary prior authorizations.
• Generates daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy reports as required. 
• Performs related duties as assigned or as required to successfully fulfill function of the position. 

Required Education: High School diploma or GED AND:

• 24 months experience in a pharmacy setting.

Required Certifications: Pharmacy Technician permit issued by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy. Or the ability to obtain an Oklahoma State Board for Pharmacy permit within 90 days from hire date

Skills:

• Strong prioritization skills and an ability to make decisions independently and effectively.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Exemplary customer service skills. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Prior cash handling experience.
• Proficient in problem solving. 
• Proficient in computer and/or technology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Clerical or administrative experience to include answering the telephone, filing, making copies, data entry, customer service.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations. 
• Profound interpersonal skills for developing effective working relationships with staff and coworkers.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Physical: Must be able to work on feet, or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Environmental: Standard outpatient pharmacy and, or office.

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