Staff Position

Pharmacy Technician
Kaiser Permanente Central Hospital Capitol Hill Campus
Washington, DC
evenings
Sign-On Bonus

$12-26/hour
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Description

Pharmacy Technician I FLOAT- 32 hrs, Capitol Hill, Evening Shift (12pm- 1:30am) - Washington, DC


 


Job Summary:


Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.





Essential Responsibilities:



  • Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticals

  • Enters prescription information into computer system and prints labels for use by pharmacist.

  • Receives payment according to terms of members plan.

  • Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.

  • Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.

  • Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.

  • Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.

  • Receives payment for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies selected by members.

  • Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, and related issues.

  • Identifies situations when patient should speak with pharmacist regarding use of drugs and asks pharmacist to speak to member.

  • Performs other related duties as directed.


 


Basic Qualifications:


Experience



  • N/A



Education



  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.



License, Certification, Registration



  • Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hire




  • Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hire




  • Pharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hire



Additional Requirements:



  • Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.

  • Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.

  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable required.



Preferred Qualifications:



  • Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.


Pay

Average District of Columbia Staff Position Pay

$33.78/hour

The average salary for a Pharmacy Technician is 28% lower than the US average of $43.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.