Pharmacy Tech

BayMark; LaPlace (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

BAART Programs is seeking a compassionate Pharmacy Technician to work alongside the pharmacist in our LaPlace, LA clinic. The role involves assisting with counting tablets, labeling bottles, and maintaining medication inventory to support patient care.

The ideal candidate will be licensed in the state, have strong communication skills, and adhere to HIPAA and regulatory standards. Per diem schedule requires reliability and the ability to handle stressful situations while providing excellent

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacy Technician in the relevant state.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and federal/state regulations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer and documentation skills.
• Ability to work within a medical hierarchy and autonomously.
• Ability to handle stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and answer questions, referring to the pharmacist.
• Maintain inventory by checking stock and placing orders.
• Ensure a safe, clean pharmacy per procedures and regulations.
• Adhere to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Prepare labels and assemble medications and IV solutions.
• Maintain records of orders and prescriptions.
• Calculate charges and generate revenues.
• Deliver medications to patients and departments.
• Prepare reports and support team objectives.
• Attend in-person meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Computer skills

Education

Pharmacy Technician License (State)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Description

Position at BAART Programs

Per Diem - Pharmacy Technician

BAART Programs is looking for a compassionate and customer service oriented Pharmacy technician to work along with the pharmacist to provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles.

Responsibilities:

• Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
• Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.
• Generates revenues by calculating, recording, and issuing charges.
• Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients and departments.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
• Must be present during working hours at the office for in person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Currently licensed as Pharmacy Technician in the State where assigned.
• Understanding of HIPAA, Federal, State and CARF standards and regulations.
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required.
• Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction.
• Ability to work effectively within medical hierarchy, assist in complex problem solving with clients, and work autonomously.
• Exhibits good time management skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Code of Pharmacy Regulations in the State where assigned
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

Here is what you can expect from us:

BAART Programs, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BAART Programs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.