Pharmacy Technician I Central Float, 24 hrs

Pharmacy Technician I Central FloatPrimary Location Largo, Maryland Facility Name Largo Medical Center Employee Status: Regular Schedule Part-time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Shift Variable Salary $29.19 - $41.55 / hour Job Number 1452222 Worker Location: OnsiteJob Summary: Greets members at front desk, enters information about prescriptions into computer system, receives payment from members, and prepares medications for approval by pharmacist.Essential Responsibilities:Greets members at counter or over the telephone, verifies members eligibility status, and receives prescriptions from members for pharmaceuticalsEnters prescription information into computer system and prints labels for use by pharmacist.Receives payment according to terms of members plan.Selects requested drugs from Baker cell dispenser or counts drugs from pharmacy shelf.Attaches labels to container for review by pharmacist.Reconstitutes medications by mixing with fluids.Calls members to pick-up completed prescription.Receives payment for over-the-counter medications and medical supplies selected by members.Answers routine inquiries from members regarding health plan drug coverage, prices, and related issues.Identifies situations when patient should speak with pharmacist regarding use of drugs and asks pharmacist to speak to member.Performs other related duties as directed.Basic Qualifications: ExperienceN/AEducationHigh School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.License, Certification, RegistrationPharmacy Intern License (District of Columbia) OR Pharmacist Intern License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) OR Pharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia)Pharmacy Technician License (Maryland) within 6 months of hirePharmacy Technician License (Virginia) within 6 months of hirePharmacy Technician License (District of Columbia) within 6 months of hireAdditional Requirements:Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacy nomenclature and calculations.Proficiency in the use of applicable computer software.Effective interpersonal and communication skills.Compliance with all state board of pharmacy rules and licensing requirements where applicable required.Note that qualified technicians who meet criteria for the Tech II jo position will be paid according to the Tech II pay scale.Preferred Qualifications:Minimum one (1) year of experience in pharmacy preferred.