PHARMACY TECHNICIAN en ANCHORAGE NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER INC

Description

Assists Pharmacist in retail establishment by performing all nonprofessional aspects in the department.  All activities are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and are carried out in the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration.

• Prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist
• Data entry of a prescription including evaluation of patient cost, verifies optimal day supply to sync medications, verifies appropriate therapy, update allergies, ensure insurance is up to date, and task provider for any clarification needed
• Types labels for bottles
• Assists pharmacist in preparing prescription for dispensing in a retail, mail order, and medset practice setting
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to customer, computes charges, and enters data in computer
• Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from a clinical pharmacy technician and pharmacist
• Responsible for inventory control including prepackages drugs, prepares solutions and written formulas; receives, signs, and stores inventory items
• Removes or recommends removal of slow, unneeded, or outdated drugs from stock; prepares for return or disposal
• Helps maintain orderly, clean environment in the department, including cleanliness of pharmacy stock and supplies
• Maintains an attitude and philosophy with ANHC’s standards

• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods
• Participates in the department’s quality assurance activities

ANHC’s Mission, Vision and Values:  Actively supports ANHC’s mission, vision and values. Includes using individual skills to add value to the mission: To be a trusted partner in every person’s wellness by providing integrated, compassionate, and high-quality health care, regardless of ability to pay; and vision: Accessible care for a healthy Anchorage. Aligns actions around organizational values of RESPECT, COMPASSION, PERSONAL INTEGRITY, EXCELLENCE and COLLABORATIVE SPIRIT and gives priority to organizational mission, vision and values when making decisions.

Accountability:  Takes ownership for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad; has an ability to identify strengths and developmental opportunities and leverages insight to make adjustments to improve their effectiveness; courage to have difficult conversations.

Adapting to Change:  Accepts and adapts to change in a professionally appropriate and thoughtful manner.  Is willing to offer a different perspective or approach and yet knows when and how to stand down graciously and accept a well-thought-out decision. Embraces change.

Confidentiality: Maintains the highest level of confidentiality regarding ANHC records and information relating to ANHC, its customers and employees. Appropriately uses internal confidential information for business purposes only. Responsible for knowledge and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).                     

Communicating Effectively:  Shares information. Listens and involves others. Clearly conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

Decision Making/Judgment:  Approaches problems and decisions methodically and objectively; involves others as needed; uses sound judgment in making decisions and understanding the impact to themselves, customers, their team, and the organization; conducts the appropriate analysis to identify the symptoms and root cause of issues; makes timely decisions.

Delivering High Quality Work:  Makes sure responsibilities central to the role meet all requirements and expectations. Finishes tasks promptly and critically reviews work to ensure quality and accuracy. Considers impact of work to others and takes steps to mitigate. Seeks additional work after finishing tasks.

Demonstrating Initiative: Takes action on his/her own without being prompted; handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked.

Results Orientation:  Is focused on outcomes and accomplishments; follows through on commitments; can be counted upon to successfully execute on goals; motivated by achievement and a need for closure; has an attention to detail and is both efficient and effective in achieving a high level of measurable outcomes; persists in achieving goals despite obstacles.

Service Excellence:  Has a desire to consistently provide a genuinely exceptional experience to every person, every time. Provides timely and professional service to both internal and external customers; is responsive to customer needs and requests; is always courteous to the customer and considers the needs of the customer when making decisions.

Teamwork: Meets all team deadlines and responsibilities, listens to others and values opinions, helps team and leader to meet goals, welcomes newcomers and promotes a team atmosphere.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk for long periods of time.  The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work is performed in a healthcare clinic and office setting.  ANHC is a tobacco-free campus.

Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Anchorage Neighborhood Health Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Persons alleging unequal treatment should contact the Chief Human Resources Officer.

The undersigned have read this job description and agree that it defines the position as it currently exists.  The undersigned also understands that the above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for this job.  It is not to be considered as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the assignment of additional duties at the discretion of the supervisor.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

Work Experience: One year or more related experience.

Education, Certification and Licensure: High school graduate or equivalent, preferred.  Must have current Alaska Pharmacy Technician license.

Additional Skills & Knowledge: Bilingual preferred.  Must speak clearly and be able to understand directions.