Pharmacy Technician I
Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Anchorage, AKFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
Performs technical duties related to pharmaceutical care in an accurate and timely manner, under close supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
Key Responsibilities
- Repackages and distributes prescriptions.
- Maintains pharmaceutical automation and equipment.
- Triages complex, high-volume communications from patients, providers, and clinics.
- Resolves administrative or operational barriers to care.
- Escalates clinical inquiries to the pharmacist.
- Maintains adherence to local, state, and federal regulatory frameworks, including HIPAA and DEA controlled-substance handling regulations.
- Accurately documents patient information and evaluates patient profiles via the electronic health record system.
- Follows proper billing procedures.
- Enforces hazardous chemical and drug storage protocols according to USP and departmental guidelines.
- Coordinates inventory control.
- Maintains Drugs Supply and Chain act adherence.
- Analyzes stock rotations.
- Prevents shortages.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and instruments.
- Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of pharmaceutical care.
- Knowledge of drug names, drug strengths, and dosage forms.
- Knowledge of applicable computer system software programs.
- Skill in using pharmaceutical equipment and instruments.
- Skill in critical thinking in the performance of pharmaceutical care activities.
- Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
- Actively participate in ongoing training opportunities and cross-train in various outpatient pharmacy areas.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Must possess a current State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician or Intern License.
- If exposure to hazardous materials and medications, sharp objects, and infectious diseases is present, must don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Must operate within the department’s appropriate engineering controls such as negative pressure storage rooms and compounding hoods.
Preferred Experience: Pharmacy or related experience.