Description:
Basic Function: Under the direct or remote supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists with day-to-day activities in the pharmacy. This position will also be required to work with providers and other Canyonlands’ staff to assist in the provision of quality primary medical services.
Vacation Time- Paid Leave
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
- Short-term & Long-term disability
- Retirement plan
Canyonlands Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please contact HR at 928.645.9675 ext 2212. Applications are required and are available online at www.canyonlandschc.org/ Resumes may be attached to the application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Successful completion of a background check and drug screen are a prerequisite to employment. Applications are accepted until position is filled.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Ability to perform each essential function duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. Certification as a Pharmacy Technician. Must maintain the certification throughout employment with Canyonlands while performing in the role of Pharmacy Technician.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.
4. If performing telepharmacy operations, previous experience in the role of a Pharmacy Technician in an outpatient setting.
5. Extensive knowledge of medication brand and generic names.
6. Solid knowledge of medical terminology demonstrated by completion of secondary educational courses or significant on the job training. Proficient in calculations as pertaining to medication dosages.
7. Knowledge of insurance contracts including private, Medicare, AHCCCS, and sliding fee as related to coverage of medications.
8. Possess a valid driver’s license.
9. Ability to read, write and speak clearly understandable English.
10. Good interpersonal and human relations skills are required. Must possess skills to empathize and care for a variety of patients, including low-income and diverse cultures and treat everyone (internal and external customers) with respect and dignity.
11. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times in all situations and follow the laws and intent of the most current HIPAA laws and regulations and Canyonlands’ security and privacy policies.
12. Above average computer skills to operate and/or learn Agency’s current EMR/EHR system and medication ordering/tracking systems.
13. Ability to be physically active for long periods of time to ensure patient care and safety and have the ability to work well under pressure and present self in calm, caring, and professional manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Two or more years’ experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
2. In any location outside the Navajo Reservation, bilingual (English/Spanish/Navajo) language skills preferred.
3. Extensive working knowledge of the NextGen EMR system. Liberty computer software, and knowledge of Microsoft programs with the ability to effectively communicate using Outlook.