Outpatient Pharmacy Tech I

JOB SUMMARY

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

The Outpatient Pharmacy Technician I is the entry, developmental, and training level of the Pharmacy Technician Job Family that performs, under supervision of a pharmacist, general pharmacy operations including preparing and dispensing medication doses, and non-sterile compounding for both hazardous and non-hazardous drugs. Demonstrates a basic understanding of the responsibilities regarding medication and pharmacy operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

* Performs non-sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs.
* Answers telephones and responds to requests at window promptly and courteously
* Submits billing information to third-party payor for claim adjudication.
* Orders supplies and checks for shortages, rotates stock, and removes expired medications.
* Accurately prepares medications for pharmacist to verify.
* Checks insurance eligibility on portals/websites (ie Medi-Cal, CCS) and interprets information
* Dispenses medications to patients and couriers following proper procedures.
* Runs basic pharmacy operation reports.
* May perform basic patient registration duties.
* Utilizes pharmacy resources for accurate documentation of assigned tasks.
* Assists with projects as assigned.