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**Job Summary and Responsibilities** **Job Summary / Purpose** Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, pharmacy technician I performs a variety of activities related to prescription processing and daily pharmacy operations workflow for the retail/specialty pharmacy. Works in a highly regulated environment and must take care to abide by all state and federal regulations that relate to the practice of pharmacy including record keeping and infection prevention standards and will work in accordance with CommonSpirit Health and the specialty pharmacy policies and procedures. Pharmacy technicians are responsible for prescription data entry, insurance billing, preparation and filling of prescription medications, cashiering/customer service duties, and accurately performing pharmaceutical calculations, reconstitution and compounding of oral and topical dosage forms (if applicable). **Essential Key Job Responsibilities** + Verifies information on prescriptions for accuracy and provides notification to pharmacists for possible errors and drug/allergy contraindications. + Identifies possible medication/prescription errors. Discusses error(s) with pharmacist on staff and PIC. Documents error in system-utilized error reporting tool. + Conducts prescription order processing to include packaging, reconstituting, and compounding/flavoring (if applicable). + Distributes medication to the patient/customer and collects payment; performs cashiering duties. + Captures information and charges for purposes of billing third party payers; reconciles billing and administration records. Will contact provider office if medication is not covered or prior authorization is needed + Operates and maintains automated dispensing devices and may problem solve for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy. **Job Requirements** **Required Education and Experience** + High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required + Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works + One year of retail pharmacy experience or equivalent preferred + Graduate of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician program, associate's degree, or equivalent experience preferred + Active PTCB CPhT, PTCB CPhT-Adv, BPTS CPhT, BPTS CPhT-Adv, CPT-EXCPT, CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing **Where You'll Work** Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system. **Pay Range** $19.96 - $28.19 /hour We are an equal opportunity employer.

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