Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Routine duties include Unit-Dose dispensing, controlled, substance distribution and drug accountability. Specialized knowledge of joint commission and federal and state drug law is necessary. A working knowledge of pharmaceutical products, product differentiation and their respective packaging is necessary. The Technician demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and follows guidelines as described in the department's policies and procedures. Responsibility exists to ensure that internal customers are satisfied with service. Communicates with external contacts frequently and is responsible to ensure ongoing service.

HOURS: Mon. Tues., Wed. and Fir.: 8:30m-5:00pm; Thurs: later hours till 7:00pm

Essential Duties:

• Update patient information,
• Accurately prioritizing in take prescriptions and placing them in the correct "Will call" or Wait Bins.
• Transfer Will Call bags to technicians in charge of reversing claims in the QS1 system as needed.
• Check Refrigerator Temperatures and Complete logs.
• Generates and orders over the counter medication.
• Correctly identify patients using 2 identifiers at check out.
• Prepares and runs the Point of Scale Cash register reports, completes spreadsheets and reconciles the cash register daily as needed.
• Sends refill requests.
• Assists with Prior Authorization Process and follows-up with Clinical team'
• Cleans and maintains all areas, not under housekeeping jurisdiction, where drugs are stored to ensure a sanitary, safe and professional working environment.
• Provides support services to pharmacist by answering phones, receiving faxes, prescription intake.
• Completes Annual Competency exam for Pharmacy Processing system.

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.

Required Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Must be licensed as a Pharmacy Technician by the State of Maryland.

Minimum Experience

• Preferred BILINGUAL (Spanish/English)
• 2+ years of experience in a retail environment required
• Intermediate computer skills

Baltimore Medical System (BMS) is an innovative, Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to improving the health and wellness of medically underserved communities in the Greater Baltimore area. The largest FQHC in Maryland, our mission is to improve the health in the communities we serve by providing safe, high quality, accessible and affordable health care.

We offer a variety of comprehensive services including adult medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, behavioral health, and health education through 6 community health centers and 8 school based health centers. The system has approximately 40 primary care providers and nearly 60 total providers serving over 45,000 active patients. To learn more about BMS, please visit our website at www.bmsi.org.

Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, 22 Vacation days, 8 paid holidays, tuition assistance and more!

BMS is an equal opportunity employer.