Job Description

Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Department)
Louisville, KY, United States of America
$17.00 - $20.00

Overview

Park DuValle Community Health Center is a 501c3 non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served the local community for over 50 years. Park DuValle Community Health Center strives to adhere to the highest quality standards of patient care, regardless of patients’ insurance status or ability to pay. Employees of Park DuValle Community Health Center, Inc. are deemed to be federal employees qualified for protection under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA).

PDCHC offers primary care for adults and children, women's health, behavioral health services, dental, WIC and Nutrition, insurance enrollment, lab, pharmacy and radiology services, transportation, exercise classes, and other enabling services. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any qualified employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, mental or physical disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Job Skills / Requirements

At Park DuValle Community Health Center, we work hard because our patients deserve the best. PDCHC is currently seeking go-getters with a positive attitude for the Pharmacy Technician position. The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for performing technical tasks required to receive, process, price and fill prescriptions for the patients of Park DuValle Community Health Centers (PDCHC). Pharmacy Technician provides front line access to the pharmacy for patients and is responsible for providing accurate pharmacy data to the pharmacists, billing department, and patients.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

  • Receives prescriptions or refill requests from patients and providers and evaluates information for completeness and accurary.
  • Assists pharmacist(s) in filling prescriptions by counting tablets, pouring liquids and preparing medications for dispensing.
  • Enters prescription information into and interprets data from the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
  • Delivers quality customer service to patients, responding to inquiries, questions or requests, and referring them to the pharmacist for medical information.
  • Communicates with providers, other health care personnel and authorized outside agencies regarding prescription information.
  • Maintains pharmacy records, reference texts, and other files as required by pharmacy and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Assists in the completion of all billing activities.
  • Processes prescription claims through insurance companies.
  • Receives and processes cash, check, and credit card payments.
  • Maintains appropriate stock levels within work area.
  • Checks expiration dates on pharmacy inventory and promptly notifies pharmacist of any outdated drugs and/or supplies.
  • Serves as cashier and prepares money deposits and end-of-day cashier reports.
  • Completes daily “return to stock” reports.
  • Participates in quality improvement/quality control activities.
  • Refers problems or situations requiring professional judgment to a pharmacist.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High school graduation or its equivalent (GED).
  • Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician OR one year of experience in a healthcare setting working with prescription drugs and other medications.
  • Must be registered with the KY Board of Pharmacy and maintain registration throughout employment.
  • OR an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Spends lengthy periods of time sitting, standing, walking, stooping, bending and reaching.
  • Identifies medical record documentation, requests and/or releases.
  • Responds to patient and Park DuValle Community Health Centers’ needs via the telephone, internet, fax, computer software and in person.
  • Lifts and moves up to 30 lbs.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be available to work a varied schedule and/or work overtime as necessary (including Tuesday evenings and/or Saturdays).
Work Location:

  • One location; may receive a request to provide coverage at another pharmacy location if necessary.
Work Remotely

  • No
Job Types: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Vision insurance
Schedule:

  • 8 hour Day- shift Monday - Friday 
  • Tuesday evening Clinic open Until 7PM (Rotating Schedule)
  • Saturday Clinic 9AM to 12PM (Rotating Schedule)
 

 

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)

Certification Requirements (All)

Registration with the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Retirement Savings Plan

This job reports to the Pharmacy Director

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, Weekends.

Relocation is not provided and travel is not required

Number of Openings for this position: 2