PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Position Summary Assist in various tasks or duties consistent with pharmacy technician licensure as outlined by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy and NOHN policies.
Must be flexible and helpful in assisting the responsible pharmacist(s) to improve the operation of NOHN in support of the mission; to provide patient-centered, quality-driven, whole-person healthcare services, accessible to everyone in our community.
Primary Accountabilities Achieve Results Support NOHN’s 340B Referrals Program Provide support for NOHN's Health Care Entity (HCE) license, including inventory management (stocking, expirations, organization) and inspections.
Provide real time clinical staff support for clinic medication supplies.
Provide support or back up as needed of NOHN Pharmacy Assistant including prior authorization requests and patient medication assistance programs Support NOHN retail pharmacy operations Able to ensure patient safety and provide excellent customer service Able to support pharmacy workflow including enter new prescriptions data, chronic medical conditions, and allergy information into the pharmacy computer system, process refill prescriptions, count and pour medications, pack and label medications, receive and restock all incoming medications shipments, perform inventory functions, resolve all billing issues such as insurance claim rejections, prior authorizations in a timely and efficient manner, receive and process requests for refills from patients over the phone, triage and priority patient’s requests, use Point of Sale (POS), receives payment, and processes credit payments Perform other pharmacy technician duties outlined by Ancillary Utilization Plan Aware of and adhere to all pharmacy policies and procedures Interacts with customers and co-workers in a professional manner Support compliance with the Health Resources and Service Administration Office of Pharmacy Affairs with regard to the 340B program Utilize Epic EMR as needed for patient or pharmacy specific medication records Operational Excellence Utilize proper and consistent application of Lean methodologies and tools (kaizen, kanban) Support compliance with all Washington State pharmacy requirements Responsible Management Maintain effective, positive relationships with staff, peers, and management Position Requirements Education Successful completion of a Board-approved pharmacy technician training program Remain in good standing with the WA State Board of Pharmacy Pharmacy Technician License (Washington) required at time of hire Qualifications and Key Skills Comply with all aspects of state regulations regarding pharmacy ancillary personnel utilization Communicate effectively with peers, providers, and patients Uphold the mission, values, and vision of NOHN Create and maintain a positive culture Physical/Environmental - Must have the ability to do the following: Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
Stand and/or sit for long periods of time, up to 8 hours.
Able to bend and twist body Handle repetitive movements Kneel or crouch as needed - Available for occasional overtime/extended work hours.