Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a Retail Pharmacy Tech!
As a Retail Pharmacy Tech at MercyOne, you will assist in the technical functions of the practice of pharmacy, enabling the pharmacist to provide pharmaceutical care to the patient.
Greet and assist patients/customers in person and on the phone in a professional and confidential manner
Communicate effectively with colleagues and customers alike, being a good listener and adjusting style as needed
Represent MercyOne Retail Pharmacies in a courteous, friendly, and caring manner
Perform duties with flexibility, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the customers, prioritizing workload accordingly
Operate cash register accurately, including cash, credit card, in store charges and payments on account
Assist with all aspects of inventory control: ordering, receiving, stocking, returning, and additional drug inventory control duties, including checking pharmacy stock shelves for outdated drugs
Ensure that pharmacists are providing all patient counseling, consultation, and any other activities that involve professional judgment
File prescriptions or other paperwork, stocks bottles and vials and performs other clerical duties as necessary or requested
Collect accurate patient demographic, allergy and medication data from patients and caregivers
Utilize pharmacy dispensing software to accurately input patient and third-party information, and process new and refill prescriptions following safety procedures to ensure pharmacist involvement in any process that would involve professional judgment
Package and label prescriptions for final verification of pharmacist in an organized and highly accurate manner
Contact prescribers to obtain prescription refill authorization
Accept prescription refill authorizations communicated to the pharmacy by a prescriber or the prescriber's representative - at the discretion of the supervising pharmacist, and after receiving appropriate training, may accept new prescription drug orders or medication orders communicated to the pharmacy by a prescriber or the prescriber's agent
Perform drug compounding processes for nonsterile compounding as provided by Iowa Pharmacy Law after appropriate training
Contact 3rd party payers or physician offices as appropriate to resolve third party prescription payment issues (including prior authorization, step therapy, processing questions etc)
Actively participate in quality, safety, and problem-solving activities with other pharmacy staff and hospital/clinic departments
Schedule:
20 hours a week
General Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older
Registration with Iowa Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of employment
Certification as a Pharmacy Technician within one year of employment
Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.