Pharmacy Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Pharmacy Manager, Store Director, Assistant
Reports To:

Store Director, Person in Charge

Position Type: Hourly

Location: Retail

Department: Pharmacy

PURPOSE:

As a primary contact for our customers, a Pharmacy Technician provides friendly, courteous, and helpful service; Receive prescriptions for customers, obtain necessary information including customer’s name, address, and physician. The

Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of the registered Pharmacist to assist in the delivery of

Pharmacy services to the public, support personnel. A Pharmacy Technician may assist in all phases of the Pharmacy operations excluding any activity which by law only a licensed Pharmacist may perform. Counts and packages prescriptions, prepares billing, creates labels, reorders supplies, and processes payment. The position is hourly non- exempt. The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Pharmacy Manager, Store Director, Assistant Store Director or Person in Charge.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides customer service as defined by the Manage invoices, record, and reconcile employer within the scope of the position and accounting reports. within company policy. Order replacement stock and supplies.
• Assist in the filling of prescriptions to include Checks incoming order against invoices and computer inputting, counting appropriate stocks to shelves. dosage units, pouring of medications as Maintain and organize filled prescriptions in allowable by law. pharmacy ready rack.
• Phone or fax prescribing office to obtain refill Collects outdated/ overstocked product, authorization. prepares to return appropriate source.
• Assist customers in locating over the counter Check and change distilled water as necessary. products. Check insulin and refrigerator temperature File and sequence new prescription documents daily. daily. Operates electronic cash register. * Promotion of generic alternative at prescription Maintains cleanliness of the pharmacy area of drop-off window. the store and general housekeeping daily.

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• Replaces stock in displays surrounding the Comply with all policies and procedures set by pharmacy area. the company. * Receive and check in product orders from *Other duties as assigned. pharmacy suppliers.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: *

The following describes the general qualifications and physical, sensory, and mental abilities normally associated with performing the essential functions of this position**:

• Ability to follow company customer service procedures. o Demonstrated prior customer service skills or related experience.
• Ability to interact professionally with customers and co-workers.

• Must have the ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Working knowledge of State and Federal pharmacy laws, rules, and regulations and HIPAA.
• Interpret prescription labels to determine refills, remaining and time frames of original prescription.
• Verifies that the stock bottle matches the file tag when processing prescriptions.
• Excellent telephone skills with customers, prescribing offices, and physicians.
• Obtain all 3rd party insurance prescriptions information if required.
• Have a complete understanding of all 3rd party prescription processing and accounting procedures.
• Know generic name of top 100 brand name counterpart drugs.
• Be able to calculate authenticity of DEA numbers and metric quantity apothecary equivalent.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy computer to include inputting new, refill prescriptions, and customer information.
• Ability to make quality decisions and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to multitask while working under stress and time constraints.
• Ability to work required shifts for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to successfully complete company required pharmaceutical training.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and be a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Must report to work in proper uniform per company policy.

PERMITS/ LICENSES:
Varies depending on store location and state/county requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Working conditions consist of a temperature-controlled store environment. Occasional exposure to outdoor environment with varying temperatures

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The following attempts to communicate the traditional physical demands associated with this position:**
Seldom: 1-2 hours, Occasional: 3-4 hours, Frequent: 5-6 hours, Continuous: 7 hours (Based on an 8-hour workday.)

• Lift/Carry: Frequent/carry 1-10lbs
• Push/Pull: Frequent, push/pull 1-10lbs
• Bend/Stoop: Seldom
• Twist/Turn: Frequent
• Stand/Walk: Continuous
• Grip/Grasp: Frequent
• Reach: Frequent

Job duties and responsibilities may vary by location and employees may be assigned duties and responsibilities in addition to those listed above.

** The Company is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.21 - $19.21 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Store discount
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Grocery store

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Candidates must be willing to obtain a Pharmacy Provisional License if selected for the position.
• Background check and drug test is required, if selected for the position.

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19