Job Information
Queen's Health System Pharmacy Technician-Discharge (Full-Time, 40, Varied Shifts) in Honolulu, Hawaii
RESPONSIBILITIES
I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists the Clinical Pharmacist in the processing and filling of prescriptions and medication/medical supply orders.
• Reviews and enters orders and patient information into the pharmacy computer system.
• Processes and assists in the maintenance of pharmacy inventory.
• Provides customers/patients with information about medications, health insurance, and other health care related services.
• Files third-party insurance claims on paper and electronically.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
• Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds of force for 200 feet, carrying up to 40 pounds for 200 feet.
• Frequent: climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged period, frequent gripping of an object.
• Occasional: sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, twisting body.
• Operates various office/pharmaceutical equipment such as, computer, copier, fax, telephones, calculator, etc.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Exposure to noise/vibration from office/pharmacy equipment.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals and contact with patients with communicable diseases. Works on multiple tasks at the same time.
• Work environment is fast paced, crowded and may be stressful.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of pharmacy technical program or on-the-job education/pharmacy work experience preferred.
B. EXPERIENCE:
• One (1) year work experience, preferably as pharmacy technician/clerk.
• Ability to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer, type, operate calculator.
• Ability to convert easily among fractions, decimals, percentages, and mixed numbers.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet
Queen's Health System
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