CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, OUTPATIENT - PRN

Shift: PRN (As needed, various hours between 7am-7pm)
Department: Pharmacy
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $16.68 - $26.31/hour based on experience

* Shift Differentials: Additional $1.25 per hour for an Evening shift and $1.50 per hour for Weekend shifts

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and dedicated Outpatient Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our vibrant team! We seek candidates who thrive in a collaborative environment, possess exceptional communication skills, and are committed to delivering top-notch customer service. If you are someone who takes pride in preparing and dispensing medications accurately while ensuring patient safety, this role is perfect for you. You'll have the opportunity to mentor new team members and play a vital part in a dynamic, multidisciplinary setting. Join us in making a meaningful impact on patient care and be part of an organization that values your growth and contributions! Apply today to help us elevate the standard of care at MU Health Care.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

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DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Prepare, dispense, and distribute medications. Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, patients, and other pharmacy employees.

Provide on-the-job training to new personnel and assist in evaluating the progress of new employees.

Receive prescriptions, complete data entry of prescription orders in the pharmacy dispensing software and adjudicate third-party insurance claims.

Prepare and label prescriptions consistent with state and federal labeling guidelines.

Conduct point-of-sale transactions that require proper cash handling, offer patient counseling, and comply with all out-window procedures for patient safety.

Answer telephones and handle calls that do not require the personal attention of a pharmacist, including taking verbal prescription orders from doctor's offices or clinics and completing incoming and outgoing prescription transfers.

Deliver quality customer service in all interactions with patients. May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern licensure by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

One (1) year of pharmacy experience. Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 lbs and occasionally move objects up to 25 lbs. This role may also routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.