Pharmacy Tech

JobRx, Inc.; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Pocatello, Idaho, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in operations, provide patient counseling, and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves filling prescriptions, responding to inquiries, and maintaining inventory standards.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in pharmaceuticals and excellent customer service skills. Additionally, compliance with continuing education and training is required. Join a professional team dedicated to providing exceptional pharmacy services.

Qualifications

• Must complete continuing education hours as required by law.
• Ability to adapt to changes in schedule and work priorities.
• Must complete all required training programs (e.g., HIPAA, Methamphetamine).

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in pharmacy operations and customer service.
• Fill prescriptions according to company policies and legal regulations.
• Communicate politely with customers and medical professionals.
• Maintain inventory and assist in training other pharmacy technicians.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmaceutical knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Purpose

Assist the Pharmacist in the operations of the pharmacy; provide patient counseling, assist with prescription transfers, provide other prescription products, and appropriate customer service in compliance with federal and state laws and store policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals including retrieves the product(s); counts; pours or measures out the required quantity according to established company methods and procedures; and affixes the label permanently to the container.
2. Responds to telephone requests from customers, physicians, and vendors, within the scope of the law and defers to the pharmacist when necessary.
3. Communicates and cooperates with peers, subordinates, managers, physicians, and customers in all pharmacy related areas in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with customer service guidelines.
4. Assists with monthly CII audits.
5. Understands correct procedures for billing, filling, and dispensing products.
6. Ensures timely implementation of company policies, procedures, and programs; and enforces professional and operational standards, including compliance with legal regulations.
7. Maintains all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances.
8. Stocks pharmacy product orders to specific bay locations.
9. Helps train other pharmacy technicians and abides by state regulations regarding technician training and licensure.
10. Maintains inventory levels to company goals, rotates stock, and utilizes RX return process.
11. Adheres to Department Appearance Standards (DAS) and dress code standards.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, Store Director, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Corporate Management.
13. Participates in all company sponsored programs.

Environmental Factors

• Chemicals.
• Exposure to compounding chemicals
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens

Requirements

• Must complete continuing education hours as required by law.
• Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications, and work priorities as the business and customer needs demand.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.
• Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs. (i.e., HIPAA, Methamphetamine, FWA, I-pledge, etc.)

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary.