Pharmacy Associate

ProAct, Inc.; Town of Gouverneur (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

ProAct, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Order Fulfillment Assistant to support technicians and staff in processing, filling and shipping medication orders.

You will help with inventory control, station replenishment and ensuring accuracy of each dispensed item in a fast-paced pharmacy environment. Ideal candidates have a HS diploma, some pharmacy experience preferred, and strong communication, organization and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher in Business Administration or related field.
• Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Pull drugs and match NDC to prescription labels when filling prescriptions.
• Check and inspect incoming medication orders for accuracy.
• Assist in upkeep and cleanliness of each work station and the facility.
• Ensure proper and accurate filling of each individual order.
• Contact customers on outgoing express shipments and address verification.
• Maintain production levels as directed by supervisor.
• Maintain quality assurances of all dispensings.
• Assist other areas of the pharmacy as needed daily.
• May assist in orienting and training new employees.
• Complete all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization skills

Outstanding customer service skills

General knowledge of medications and 5

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AS Degree or Higher in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Scope of Responsibilities: Works under direct supervision and accurately assists in the processing, filling and shipping of medication orders.

Job Summary: Assist technicians and various support staff in the order fulfillment process. Assist in inventory control and station replenishment.

Job Duties:

• Pull drugs and match NDC to prescription labels when filling prescriptions
• Check and inspect incoming medication orders for accuracy
• Responsible to assist in the upkeep and cleanliness of each work station and the facility
• Responsible for the proper and accurate filling of each individual order
• Contacts customers on outgoing express shipments and address verification
• Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor
• Responsible to maintain quality assurances of all dispensings
• Assist other areas of the pharmacy as needed daily
• May assist in orienting and training new employees
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Attendance Requirements:

• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required
• Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher in Business Administration or related field

Experience:

• Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Job Skill Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• General knowledge of medications and physician orders
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test

Required Training:

• HIPPA Privacy Course
• HIPPA Security Course
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course
• MethGuard Course
• HIPPA Privacy CE Mastery Exam
• HIPPA Security CE Mastery Exam
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse CE Mastery Exam
• MethGuard CE Mastery Exam

Behavioral Traits Required:

• Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with
• Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work
• Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences
• Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm
• Customer Service: Must provide appropriate customer service (for all customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately
• Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits
• Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams

Compensation:

$15.00 - $15.46 an hour

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.