Packaging Pharmacy Technician

NaphCare, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Free prescriptions

Employee Assistance Program

401K with company contribution

Tuition Assistance

Referral bonuses

Term life insurance

Generous paid time off

Free continuing education

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a Repackaging Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Birmingham, AL. This full-time, on-site role requires expertise in pharmaceutical processes and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have an unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification and at least one year of experience. NaphCare offers competitive salaries, generous benefits starting day one, and strong support for career advancement, making it an excellent time to consider a career in correctional healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Pharmacy Technician certification issued by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
• Minimum of 1-year experience required in a pharmacy environment.
• Must pass criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Receive and fill prescriptions for corrections patients.
• Maintain proper storage and security of medications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Fill prescribed medications and affix labels as necessary.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work areas; sterilization as required.
• Order, label, and count stock medications, chemicals, and supplies; enter inventory data.

Skills

Pharmaceutical processes

Effective communication

Inventory management

Sterilization procedures

Professionalism

Education

Pharmacy Technician certification

Alabama Board of Pharmacy – Pharmacy Technician certification (current, unrestricted)

Job description

NaphCare is hiring a Repackaging Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at our Corporate Headquarters located in Birmingham, AL.

NaphCare Rx, is NaphCare's in-house pharmacy dedicated solely to correctional facilities across the country. Connected by our operations management software and EHR, TechCare, NaphCare Rx pharmacists become an integrated, essential part of the clinical team, from electronic medicine orders and secure delivery to pharmacy consultation and review. NaphCare Rx also extends purchasing discounts and cost savings directly to our partners and employees.

Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Repackaging Pharmacy Technician is responsible for receiving and filling prescription requests for patients and completing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor

• This is a full-time, on-site position with evening shift hours of 2pm - 11pm. Shifts will either be Tuesday - Saturday, or Sunday - Thursday.

Responsibilities

As the Repackaging Pharmacy Technician, you will be responsible for receiving and filling prescriptions for corrections patients, employees, and public health client patients. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

• Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that pharmaceutical processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance, and accreditation standards
• Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization
• Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes
• Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for all medications
• Fill prescribed medications and affix labels as necessary
• Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas, including sterilization as required
• Order, label, and count stock medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data
• Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and report stock needs and/or shortages

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification issued by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy with a minimum of 1-year experience
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) technician certification is encouraged but not required
• Must complete sufficient hours of CEU to maintain technician license and technician certification
• Ensure all pharmaceutical services provided within the facility conform to state licensure, accreditation, regulatory agency requirements, and company policies and procedures
• Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example
• Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care
• Willingness to complete departmental duties in other areas as needed
• Willingness to complete special projects as needed from management
• Willingness to work assigned schedule and mandatory overtime in peak times
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits For Full-Time Employees Include

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, please first apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, then send your resume to [e-mail] and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran