Floater Pharmacy Technician

Avita Pharmacy; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Avita Care Solutions in New Orleans is seeking a Floater Pharmacy Technician to assist the Pharmacist with preparing and dispensing medications in a clinical setting and to support patient care and education.

This role covers Avita 1037 Canal Street and Avita 1039 Elysian Fields, with a stable schedule and a $1,000 signing bonus. Applicants should have pharmacy tech experience and be registered in Louisiana.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate’s degree preferred.
• One+ years of related Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Currently registered with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
• State 'Certified' as a Pharmacy Technician required.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
• Proficient in English; Spanish a plus.
• Willing to work at both Avita locations in New Orleans.

Responsibilities

• Removes drugs from stock; counts, pours, or mixes pharmaceuticals.
• Places products into designated containers and labels.
• Packages/repackages as needed and affixes labels.
• Verifies/re-verifies insurance benefits.
• Interacts courteously with patients and team members.
• Answers calls and makes outbound calls to patients and providers.
• Handles payment transactions at POS and reconciles daily transactions.
• Coordinates prescription deliveries.
• Assists with EMR/EHR systems and pharmacy software.

Skills

English proficiency

Spanish (basic)

Education

HS diploma

Associate degree or higher

Tools

PioneerRx

QSI

Job description

The Floater Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications in a clinical environment. The Pharmacy Technician will also help the Pharmacist provide patient care and education.

This position will cover both Avita pharmacies at CrescentCare Health Clinics in New Orleans. It will be primarily based at Avita 1037 (2519 Canal Street), and provide coverage also at Avita 1039 (1631 Elysian Fields).

This role offers a stable work schedule with no weekend or holiday shifts required, along with the added benefit of a $1,000 signing bonus.

About the Role:

• Removes drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
• Places products into designated containers
• Affix the label or labels to the container
• Package/repackages as needed
• Verify/re-verify insurance benefits
• Interacts courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
• Answers incoming calls and makes outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
• Clearly writes routine reports and correspondence
• Handles payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
• Coordinates prescription deliveries
• Proactively identifies and analyzes problems and provide effective solutions
• Embrace and performs in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
• Additional responsibilities as needed
• Pharmacy hours of operation: Mon &Thurs, 8:30AM-5:30PM, Tues-Wed, 8:30AM-6:30PM & Fri, 8:30AM-5PM

About You:

• High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field
• One or more years of related Pharmacy Technician experience
• Must be currently registered with the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) in Louisiana
• State "Certified" as a Pharmacy Technician required
• National Pharmacy Technician certification through an accredited certification program is highly preferred
• Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish is a plus
• Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30+ wpm
• Experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx, QSI, etc. preferred
• Willing to work at both Avita pharmacy locations in New Orleans, LA
• Familiarity with Electronic Medical/Health Records (EMR/EHR) such as EPIC, NextGen, CERNER, etc. preferred
• Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service

At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ+, HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.

Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:

• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
• Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.
• Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.
• Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.
• All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.

This position is designated as safety-sensitive due to responsibilities involving patient care, medication handling, access to controlled substances, and other regulated healthcare functions. Employment is subject to Avita's Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy and applicable legal requirements.