Pharmacy Returns Technician

Asbury Communities, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Albright Pharmacy, located on the Asbury Methodist Village campus in Gaithersburg, MD, is seeking a Part-Time Pharmacy Returns Technician. Under pharmacist supervision, you will process return medications for credit or destruction, and assist with daily tasks in a campus-based dispensing and LTC setting.

Responsibilities include operating the pharmacy computer system, coordinating destruction pickups, and maintaining inventory and returns documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician/data entry technician preferred.
• Proficient computer skills for data entry, reporting, documentation and billing; knowledge of PrimeCare/QS1 preferred.
• Experience handling and documenting returned medical products from serviced facilities.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a pharmacist, processes return medications from facilities for credit or destruction.
• Operates the Pharmacy computer system to ensure timely returns documentation and processing.
• Coordinates pickup of medications for destruction from third party vendors or regulatory means.
• Maintains inventory and crediting of returned products; assists with semi-annual inventory.

Skills

Data entry

Pharmacy operations knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma

Tools

PrimeCare/QS1

TCGRx/Pyxis

Job description

Company Description

Albright Pharmacy is located on the Asbury Methodist Village campus, in Gaithersburg, MD. The Pharmacy Returns Technician - PT is part of the team that allows Asbury residents to enjoy convenient prescription pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medications right on the campus where they reside. The role assists with maintaining compliance for both the dispensing pharmacy and the long-term care facilities that we service through processing return medications for credit and/or destruction. Come be a part of the Albright expanded footprint that provides services in a continuum of residential options, health care, and supportive services while also building a rewarding career.

Company Description

Albright Pharmacy is located on the Asbury Methodist Village campus, in Gaithersburg, MD. The Pharmacy Returns Technician - PT is part of the team that allows Asbury residents to enjoy convenient prescription pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medications right on the campus where they reside. The role assists with maintaining compliance for both the dispensing pharmacy and the long-term care facilities that we service through processing return medications for credit and/or destruction. Come be a part of the Albright expanded footprint that provides services in a continuum of residential options, health care, and supportive services while also building a rewarding career.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY

Compensation Starting at $19.00 per hour

Job Description

• Under the supervision of a pharmacist, and in accordance with State and Federal Laws, processes return medications from the facilities we service for credit and/or destruction and assists with other daily tasks as directed.
• Effectively operates the Pharmacy computer system to ensure timely and accurate returns documentation and processing.
• Under the supervision of a pharmacist, coordinate pickup of medications for destruction from third party vendors and/or other regulatory means
• Accurately maintains inventory, returns appropriately credited products back into the pharmacy inventory, and assists with semi-annual pharmacy physical inventory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Prior experience as a pharmacy technician/data entry technician with good working knowledge of reviewing and entering prescription orders preferred.
• Proficient computer skills necessary for data entry, reporting, including documentation and billing. An ideal candidate would have experience with PrimeCare/QS1 Pharmacy operations system and have some exposure to Pharmacy Automation (i.e. TCGRx, Pyxis, etc.)
• Experience handling and documenting returned medical products from serviced facility back to the pharmacy
• Must possess a valid Maryland Board of Pharmacy technician license and/or national pharmacy technician certification
• Preferrable to possess a valid Maryland driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.