Pharmacy Assistant

Revelation Pharma; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care insurance

Life Insurance

401K matching

PTO

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a Pharmacy Assistant in Mount Vernon, Washington. In this role, you will assist pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians in daily tasks such as compounding medications, managing prescriptions, and maintaining cleanliness.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, has effective communication skills, and is able to work well in a team setting. Benefits include health care insurance, PTO, and 401K matching.

Qualifications

• No direct pharmacy experience is required; training will be provided.
• Ability to obtain State Pharmacy Assistant license.
• Experienced in prescription production and management software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the compounding of medications according to the formula provided.
• Count, package, and label prepared compounds as directed.
• Make outgoing calls to schedule medication deliveries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma

State Pharmacy Assistant license

Tools

Prescription production software

Job description

As a Pharmacy Assistant you are responsible for assisting the Pharmacists & Pharmacy Technicians in completing the following daily tasks and activities.

Job Activities

The activities listed below are subject to change.

• Assist in the compounding of medications according to the formula provided by the Pharmacist and weigh and process ingredients correctly following provided formula worksheet specifications.
• Weigh and measure suitable capsules according to Quality Assurance & Control measures
• Count, Package and label prepared compounds in suitable dispensing tool, as directed by Pharmacists
• Place and confirm that "beyond use date" on patient's product label is correct.
• Make outgoing calls to schedule medication deliveries, mailings & obtain proper billing and demographic information and to up patient history information.
• Execute, as directed, quality assurance procedures on assigned randomly sampled scripts and document results following standards.
• Accept prescriptions for filing, gathering, and processing necessary information.
• As directed, perform daily cleaning and log maintenance in accordance to established policy.
• Assist in maintaining proper calibration of all equipment, including freezer/fridge temperatures and weights on scales at workstation.
• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with all staff, suppliers, and clients.
• Attend staff meetings and safety meetings, as requested.
• Attend applicable workshops and other learning opportunities to strengthen knowledge and promote professional growth in this role.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Contribute to improvement of company processes and standards.
• Other duties or special projects, as assigned.

Skills, Education and Experience

The following lists the minimum or desired skills, education and experience required for the role of Pharmacy Assistant:

• No direct pharmacy experience is required. Training will be provided.
• Ability to obtain State Pharmacy Assistant license.
• High School Diploma.
• Experienced in the use of prescription production and management software, systems, and tools.
• Effective oral and verbal communication with co-staff, pharmacists, and the public.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Strong ability to perform optimally in a team setting.
• Ability to excel while performing multiple tasks with proficiency.

Physical Requirements

• Proficient in using a computer and related equipment, including printers and fax machines.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Effective communication skills via telephone and email.
• Capable of lifting up to 30 pounds as needed.
• Perform duties while wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Benefits

• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• PTO
• 401K matching
• Sick leave