Lead Dispensing Technician

Pharmacy Solutions Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a Lead Dispensing Technician in Indianapolis. In this role, you will lead a team of pharmacy technicians to ensure the accurate preparation of medications. Candidates should have prior experience in the long-term care industry and hold a PTCB National Certification. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage in various pharmacy activities, ensuring compliance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the long-term care industry.
• Experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Strong attention to detail when preparing prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the pharmacy dispensing team.
• Ensure proper preparation of medications for order fulfillment.
• Monitor inventory and prepare prescriptions.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Medication preparation

Education

PTCB National Certification

Job description

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As Lead Dispensing Technician, you will be responsible for leading and supporting the dispensing pharmacy technician team to ensure proper preparation of medications for order fulfillment through physical as well as automated packaging.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, assist, instruct, and oversee the work of pharmacy dispensing technicians in all dispensing areas
• Partner with pharmacy leaders on team training plans
• Assist in orientation, training, and education of all dispensing technicians
• Support the pharmacists on duty in guaranteeing security and efficiency in running of the pharmacy with order fulfillment
• Perform other duties as assigned by the pharmacy general manager and pharmacist in charge

Dispensing Technician duties include the following:

• Prepare prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist by retrieving, counting, pouring, weighing, and at times mixing medication
• Make requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacists
• Receive and maintain inventory of drugs and chemicals and ensure their security
• Verify that information on the prescription is complete and accurate
• Print prescription labels and package prescriptions according to Long Term Care policy standards
• Monitor/document prepack product expiration dates and lot numbers appropriately
• Perform other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting
• Assist in automated compliance packaging dispensing process
• Assist in Narcotic Room activities to prepare Controlled Substance prescriptions according to Long Term Care Standards and Pharmacy Policy and Procedures
• Assist in preparing non-sterile compounded products
• Assist in preparing sterile compounded products after appropriate training

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in the long-term care industry
• Prior experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
• PTCB National Certification

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries

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