Pharmacy Technician

NO EXTERNAL APPLICATION REQUIRED — EMPLOYER WILL REVIEW APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH THE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP WEBSITE. MAKE SURE YOUR APPLICATION IS UP TO DATE. The Pharmacy Technician is a healthcare professional responsible for assisting the pharmacists in providing a variety of services while providing exceptional customer services to patients and members of the clinic staff. Primary Responsibilities and Duties 1. Gathers and documents pertinent insurance data to verify prescription insurance benefits. 2. Accurately enters prescription orders into the pharmacy software system to accurately fill, dispense, and bill the prescription to meet patient needs. 3. Reviews patients’ profiles in the pharmacy EMR system for updates or changes. Prepares and labels medications accurately and ensures each prescription is checked by the pharmacist before dispensing to the patient. Assists patients with tele-pharmacy consultations. 4. Manages pharmacy inventory. 5. Assesses availability of medications in the pharmacy by both visually surveying and browsing Willow. 6. Orders pharmacy inventory. 7. Removes medications past their expiry dates. 8. Ensures medications are properly stored. 9. Consistently demonstrates proper handling of controlled substances. 10. Coordinates prescription delivery and mail order prescriptions. 11. Packages prescriptions for delivery and mail order. 12. Confirms delivery instructions with patients. 13. Prepares delivery route for delivery driver. 14. Serves as back-up delivery driver if needed. 15. Regular attendance is required in order to carry out the essential functions of this position. 16. Reviews and meets ongoing competency requirements of the role to maintain the skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform, within scope, role specific functions.