Pharmacy Assistant

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA is seeking a Pharmacy Clerk to perform clerical duties, assist with inventory and data entry, and provide excellent customer service in the pharmacy environment.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and strong computer and communication skills. Duties include cash handling, order organization, and coordinating with pharmacists to resolve medication-related questions, with emphasis on privacy and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and ability to enter/retrieve information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficient with Windows-style applications and pharmacy software.
• Strong interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Ability to complete tasks within defined timeframes.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates and balances cash register to ensure accurate payment collection when needed.
• Organizes medication returns and monitors receipt of pharmacy orders.
• Greets customers and provides customer service in a warm and friendly manner.
• Handles phone calls and Rx messages for missing dosages.
• Accurately enters cycle counts into the computer system.
• Couriers medications as needed.
• Forward medication questions to pharmacist as necessary.
• Organizes and cleans pharmacy shelves and floors.
• Adapts communication to patient population and privacy requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Data entry

Verbal & written communication

Windows applications

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Customer service

Confidentiality/HIPAA

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Windows OS

Pharmacy software

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people. For us, this is more than a job- it's a calling. It's waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job performs clerical duties in accordance with the established policies and regulations. Assists with completing inventory duties and data entry. Provides excellent customer service to customers, reporting any questions or concerns to pharmacy management.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required - High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required - None

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to interact with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds, of all ages, and at all levels within and outside the organization in a positive and effective manner.
• Ability to work effectively to complete all assigned task within a given time period.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work within a group setting.
• Must always maintain a firm understanding of confidentiality and HIPPA laws.

Job Duties

• Operates and balances cash register to ensure accurate payment collection when needed.
• Organizes medication returns and monitors receipt of pharmacy orders.
• Greets customers and provides customer service in a warm and friendly manner.
• Handles phone calls and Rx messages for missing dosages.
• Accurately enters cycle counts into the computer system.
• Couriers medications as needed.
• Immediately forwards medication related questions to Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technicians as necessary.
• Organizes and cleans pharmacy shelves and floors.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.