Pharmacy Technician

Cheyenne, WY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Wyoming Department of Health Healthcare Financing Division Medication Donation Program is seeking a Wyoming Licensed Pharmacy Technician.

The Wyoming Medication Donation Program (WMDP) is a closed-door retail pharmacy operating as a charitable/non-profit healthcare entity located in Cheyenne. The main goals of the WMDP are to improve medication access to uninsured/underinsured Wyoming residents by redistributing usable medications processing donations made to the program and providing disposal for unused medications in an environmentally friendly manner.

Under the direction of a pharmacist a pharmacy technician will primarily provide patient services under the scope of the program. Additionally a pharmacy technician will support essential program functions and administrative/periodic duties as required or assigned.

This position is regular time (30 hours/week) and is eligible for benefits. The expected work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm with a 30-minute lunch break. There are no required holiday or weekend hours for the position.

Human Resource Contact:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed in the job level.

Participating in daily pharmacy workflow such as processing and filling prescriptions calling providers for prescription clarifications answering phones promptly and professionally checking voicemails periodically processing program eligibility applications and following up with applicants complying with HIPAA requirements at all times.
Initiating and following through with Prescription Assistance Program (PAP) applications responding to patient emails filling orders for dispensing sites following up with phone calls for eligibility applications following up with providers and keeping the pharmacys Wait List up to date.
Inventory management including but not limited to filing completed prescriptions weighing in and logging incoming donations responding to public emails about donating/disposal sorting donated medications to determine if it can be used or should be disposed of entering usable medications into computer inventory accurately putting medications away on pharmacy shelves disposing of unusable medications appropriately keeping the pharmacy overstock list up to date performing quarterly cycle counts pulling expired medications monthly from assigned section in the pharmacy ordering of medications.
Reviewing and processing the weekly FDA report removing unused cardboard from the pharmacy to the recycle bin replenishing necessary forms that are running low replenishing work stations with pharmacy supplies ordering office supplies attending department meetings calling the State Lab for available donations and picking them up participating in community events and other duties assigned or required.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of medications such as brand and generic substitutions classes general uses and dosing
Skills in accurate data entry medical abbreviations and professional email etiquette
Math skills required to accurately determine days supply quantity and remaining refills
Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills
Working knowledge of Wyoming State regulations and rules relating to the practice of pharmacy

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associates Degree (typically in Healthcare)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Healthcare) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Care Assistant

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Healthcare) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Health Care Assistant

Certificates Licenses Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Due to the nature of this position telework opportunities are not available
Typically the employee will sit comfortably to perform the work; however there will be walking standing bending and carrying light items

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-exempt
The Wyoming Department of Health is anE-Verify employer.
A Wyoming Pharmacy Technician License is required before the start date. Nationally certified candidates through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcare Association may be considered.

Supplemental Information

048-Wyoming Department of Health - Division of Healthcare Financing

Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Required Experience:

Description and FunctionsOpen Until FilledGENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Wyoming Department of Health Healthcare Financing Division Medication Donation Program is seeking a Wyoming Licensed Pharmacy Technician.The Wyoming Medication Donation Program (WMDP) is a closed-door retail pharmacy operating as a c...