Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Technician

Company: Rx relief
Location: Torrance
Posted on: May 9, 2020

Job Description:

Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Technician As a Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining productivity and quality standards, as well as legal and company compliance, as you enter in new prescriptions and assist in the preparation of prescriptions. Some customer interaction, with Pharmacist support. Are you going to school to get your Pharmacy Technician license? We encourage you to apply now to be in consideration for future openings when you obtain your California Pharmacy Technician license! Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Job Specifics and Requirements: Area: Must be able to work in the Torrance, CA area Licensure Requirements: Must have valid, clear and active California Pharmacy Technician license ---REQUIRED. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent Years of Experience: 1-2 years of--Retail or Outpatient--experience Highly Preferred (NEW GRAD Pharmacy Technicians--ENCOURAGED TO APPLY - internships in--Retail or Outpatient hospital--preferred, not required) Schedule: Varies - Day and--Afternoon shifts Length of Assignment: Temporary with high possibility of becoming Temporary to Permanent Pay:--$14.25-$16.50 - Depending on Experience Setting:-- Outpatient Background/ Drug Requirements: Yes Additional Health Screenings: Yes Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Benefits: Rx relief, offers the following benefits: Health Insurance, with prescription coverage Vision and Dental insurance 401(k) and deferred compensation programs Cafeteria plans Hospital Outpatient Pharmacy Technician Job Responsibilities: Maintain controlled-drug medication records, as you assist the Pharmacist in preparing and filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy. Receive new written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate. Interpret and enter physicians' orders into the computer order system. Establish or maintain accurate patient profiles, including lists of medications taken by individual patients. Perform drug calculations and interpret prescriptions. Maintain proper storage and security conditions for all drugs. Answer telephones and respond to questions or requests. Process (correct and resubmit) manual insurance claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner. Pre-package bulk medicines; fill bottles with prescribed medications, type and affix labels, including cautionary or auxiliary labels. Take inventory, place orders, check-in drugs and supplies, stock shelves, remove out-of-date items from the inventory and inform supervisors of stock needs and shortages. Clean and help to maintain equipment or work areas according to prescribed methods. Assist customers by answering simple questions, locating items or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information. Process returned medications from the facility for credit or destruction. Assists with other tasks and special projects as needed. Support location and departmental goals, and the overall objectives of the Company. Comply with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct. About Rx relief Rx relief is a specialty staffing company providing supplemental pharmacy professionals for all pharmacy practice settings. Voted Best of Staffing by both clients and talent, we provide a customized approach to your career needs as well as comprehensive benefits. Contact us to learn why everything we do is all about YOU! RXT1IND1 Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $14.25-$16.50

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