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About the Role

Under direct supervision, fills routine dosage orders and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. Counts, packages, and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals. Assists pharmacist in the dispensing of prescriptions and performs a range of staff support functions.

Responsibilities

• Enters Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (ADT’s) into computer system for proper medication order processing.
• Processes medication orders/prescriptions including refill requests.
• Completes adjudication/reconciliation of claims associated with prescriptions, including insurance verification, prior authorizations, and enters charges to patient accounts.
• Refers insurance rejections regarding therapeutic and clinical decisions to a pharmacist.
• Packages and labels medication into approved packaging for inspection and approval by the pharmacist according to departmental Quality Control Standards.
• Checks refrigerator for stability and accurate labeling of all refrigerated medications.
• Picks up and delivers pharmacy documents and pharmaceuticals to/from various units.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of drugs and pharmaceutical supplies in the Pharmacy department, resident care areas, and emergency kit.
• Processes drug recalls when required in accordance with departmental policy and procedure.
• Assists customers on the phone and at the pharmacy counter for orders and refills.
• Performs a range of routine administrative tasks for the pharmacy when required.
• Demonstrates proficiency with software system and other technology utilized.
• Assists the pharmacist in all aspects of medication distribution.
• Understands and complies with all state/federal laws and regulations.
• Understands and complies with all policies and procedures for the distribution of medications.
• Obeys safety rules of St. John’s United.
• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards.
• Attends mandatory safety in-services.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when lifting stock.
• Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
• Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service.
• Supports the growth and actively engages in Eden Alternative tasks.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacist and/or supervisor.
• Works under the general supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Completes required continued education per Montana Board of Pharmacy.
• Maintains license per Montana Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Successfully completes orientation and pharmacy departmental training requirements.
• Successfully completes all assigned educations and competencies.
• Maintain and make readily available required continuing education assessments upon inspection by the Montana Board of Pharmacy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have completed the approved national technician certification program and be registered as a Pharmacy Technician with Montana State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must have pharmacy experience or in accordance with Montana State Board of Pharmacy Regulations.
• Be in good standing with the Office of Inspector General.

Skills

• Ability to understand written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Skill in observation.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with residents, family members, medical personnel, and coworkers.
• Ability to sort, check, count and verify numbers.
• Clerical, word processing, and other general computer skills.
• Ability to understand pharmacy orders.
• Ability to respond to residents needs in a timely and professional manner, recognizing the resident’s rights.
• Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.

Location

• Onsite

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Pharmacy experience required

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED
• Completed approved national technician certification program
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with Montana State Board of Pharmacy

About the Company

• Supports the growth and actively engages in the Eden Alternative philosophy, including a work environment with plants and animals.
• Follows the St. John’s Guidelines for Customer Service.