What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at David Raines Community Health Center?
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing technical assistance to the pharmacist by performing pharmacy-related duties in accordance with applicable laws of the state of Louisiana. The PT receives and processes prescription requests from patients and/or clinic staff, files prescriptions that have been filled, and assists patients by answering simple questions or locating OTC items. The Pharmacy Technician will refer patients to the Pharmacist for medication information. The employee is responsible for creating, updating and maintaining patient profiles, as well as pharmacy inventories and controlled substances information. This position reports to the Staff Pharmacist.
Education/Experience Qualifications:
- Must have High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
- Must possess a Louisiana Pharmacy Technician Certificate.
- Must possess general knowledge of computer programs.
- Must have at least one (1) year experience of retail pharmacy or community health center experience.
- Experience with electronic health records preferred, preferably NextGen or similar EHS.
- Must be flexible to work at any pharmacy site as needed. Currently 2 locations (1 in Shreveport and 1 in Bossier)
- Must demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal skills.
- Currently open Monday - Friday
WHAT WE OFFER? We offer 11 paid holidays each year, paid time off and extended leave days, discounted services, loan repayment options and continuing education days to name a few. Eligibility for all benefits is based on position and job classification.
WHO WE ARE? DRCHC exist to provide quality, accessible, affordable and comprehensive health care services to all. We have six center locations and five school based facilities in five cities throughout Northwest Louisiana and corporate headquarters in Shreveport. DRCHC has a licensed patient pharmacy and a state approved Medicaid application center. We even offer transportation for medical and dental appointments. Our staff work as a team to ensure the mission, vision and purpose of DRCHC is achieved daily.
All applications/resumes are accepted online via www.davidraineschc.org or any of the external posting site such as Glassdoor or indeed.
DRCHC requires newly hired employees in all positions to be fully vaccinated or to have had the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine on or before first day of employment, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this requirement, you will need to discuss your concerns with DRCHC's Human Resources Department after you receive an offer of employment, if any. DRCHC does not require applicants to discuss vaccination status prior to receipt of an offer of employment and complies with all applicable laws requiring reasonable accommodations.
