Pharmacy Tech Waverly

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Kentucky; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Quarterly market analysis

Bonus eligibility

Retirement plan contributions

Medical/dental/vision

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Gym membership

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in the Waverly Pharmacy. The role involves processing prescriptions, quality checks, and maintenance tasks to ensure accurate medication distribution.

Responsibilities include patient data entry, answering inquiries, and assisting with medication reconciliation and stock management. Requires high school diploma and national certification; Ohio/Kentucky registrations may apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a board approved Pharmacy Technician training program or National Certification required.
• National Qualification test (PTCB or NHA) required.
• For Ohio: Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician Registration required.
• For Kentucky: Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration Required.

Responsibilities

• Profile physician orders in computer system for pharmacist review.
• Provide prompt, efficient, and courteous service; answer telephone inquiries and take messages.
• Maintain cleanliness of the work area/department.
• Recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as necessary.
• Deliver medications to Meds to Beds patients (ER).
• Enter patient charges/credits into computer profile system.
• Check incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies for accuracy.
• Review patient medication profile for Patient Assistance programs.
• Contact drug manufacturers for forms and patient enrollment.
• Perform medication reconciliation by interviewing patients/family.
• Coordinate with pharmacies, nursing homes, and VA for home medications.
• Obtain income documentation for programs.
• Complete applications and obtain prescriptions; coordinate with physicians for substitutions.
• Educate patients on re-ordering medications.
• Communicate with Purchasing Agent about stock levels and inventory.

Education

High School Diploma

Pharmacy Technician training program or National Certification

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

Department: Waverly Pharmacy
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk)

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the direction and supervision of the Pharmacist on duty, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and the Community Pharmacy Manager. The Pharmacy Technician's primary job function is to prepare and distribute medications. Performs quality control, routine maintenance and other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

• Completion of a board approved Pharmacy Technician training program or National Certification required

Licensure

• Successful completion of National Qualification test required (PTCB or NHA)

• For Ohio: State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Certified Technician Registration required

• For Kentucky: State of Kentucky Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration Required

Experience

• Pharmacy Technician training program or certification or prior technician work experience required.

1. Profiles physician orders in computer system for pharmacist review.

2. Provides prompt, efficient, and courteous service, answer telephone inquiries; takes messages when necessary or directs inquiry to the appropriate person.

3. Responsible for general cleanliness of work area/department.

4. Ability to recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as necessary.

5. Delivers medications to Meds to Beds patients (in Emergency Room).

6. Enters patient charges/credits into computer profile system.

7. Checks incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.

8. Reviews patient medication profile to identify medications available through Patient Assistance.

9. Contacts drug manufacturer for any application forms needed and/or enrolling patients for various programs over the phone/internet.

10. Performs medication reconciliation by interviewing patients and/or family member to validate home medications.

11. Contacts pharmacies, nursing homes, and the Veteran Affairs for a complete list of home medications.

12. Obtains necessary income documentation from patients for various programs.

13. Completes applications and obtains prescriptions for each manufacturer's applications. May coordinate with physician regarding and substitutions and obtains signed applications/prescriptions.

14. Educates patient on his/her responsibility for re-ordering prescriptions.

15. Communicates with Purchasing Agent regarding stock levels and items needed to assure adequate inventory. Assures stock rotation and placement of items in appropriate storage areas.

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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