Certified Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, where your expertise will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care and ensuring pharmaceutical accuracy. In this energetic and fast-paced environment, you will support the Pharmacist by preparing medications, managing pharmacy operations, and maintaining compliance with all regulatory standards. Your dedication to precision and patient service will contribute to improved health outcomes and a seamless pharmacy experience for our rural patient population.

Duties may include the following:

· Prescription-Related Responsibilities:

o Accept written and electronic authorized orders for new prescriptions

o Enter new prescription orders or retrieve prescription orders (refills) and generate labels efficiently using computer software

o Perform simple math, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication to calculate days supply and quantity necessary for a prescription order

o Deal with issues arising with insurance discrepancies and resolve them appropriately

o Select the proper medication from the appropriate inventory

o Count pour, measure, or weigh medications using strict guidelines and close attention to detail

o Assist with the reconstitution of ordered medications under pharmacist supervision

o Select the proper prescription container

o Be responsible for inventory maintenance, including ordering and recordkeeping of both prescription and over-the-counter items

o Check in orders and place medication in correct location on shelves

o When processing orders, identify shorted or substituted items and adjust on-hands

o Assess inventory for overstocked and expired medications

o Process the returns of overstocked and outdated medications

o Assess Will Call for prescriptions that need to be returned to stock and process and document those returns appropriately

o Prepare orders and complete any necessary documentation or investigation required for the dispersal of medication allocated for indigent prescriptions

o File prescription documents in the appropriate order and location for easy retrieval

o Keep up-to-date on recently approved medications and generic approvals and their availability

· Non-Prescription Related Responsibilities:

o Effectively and respectfully communicate with patients, healthcare providers, and co-workers

o Be able to meet the physical demands of the job in order to perform essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods of time; reach with hands and arms; read/interpret prescription orders; type/enter data; talk and/or hear when communicating with staff and patients; and frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

o Prepare insurance claim forms, including the preparation and retention of documentation required for compliance with state and federal requirements

o Update and maintain patient profiles

o Help maintain the cleanliness of the facility

o Shred HIPPA-protected documents

o Assure the pharmacy is up-to-date on all certifications, licensures, and registrations needed to comply with local, state, and federal agencies

o Answer phones and receive facsimiles

o Complete cash register transactions

o Other related tasks as required by supervisor

Experience

• Experience as a certified pharmacy technician
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, drug regulation policies, and medical terminology.
• Hands-on experience with pharmacy software systems used for data entry, medication tracking, and inventory management.
• Certification as a Pharmacy Technician from an accredited program is required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification to support patient safety initiatives, and will be provided.
• Strong understanding of state healthcare regulations, drug regulation policies, and maintaining patient confidentiality in compliance with all legal requirements.

Embark on a rewarding career where your skills directly impact patient health while working with a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in pharmaceutical care!

Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person