Pharmacy Technician

cmciks; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

On-site child care services

Life insurance

Job summary

Citizens Health in Colby, Kansas is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician for their outpatient pharmacy at Palace Drug Store. The role involves assisting in medication preparation and dispensing, ensuring quality control standards, and managing pharmacy records. Ideal candidates will have a valid Kansas Pharmacy Technician license and strong communication skills.

Offered benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid time off, and retirement contributions, making this a great opportunity for career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Kansas Pharmacy Technician license.
• Requires skill in preparing and maintaining medical records.
• Ability to communicate and establish relationships with patients and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in managing the outpatient pharmacy.
• Prepare and dispense medications accurately.
• Maintain records and quality assurance for the pharmacy.

Skills

Current state of Kansas Pharmacy Technician license

Skills in record preparation and reporting

Ability to maintain quality control standards

Effective communication skills

Ability to react calmly in emergencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Citizens Health is recruiting a pharmacy technician to work full-time in our outpatient pharmacy at Palace Drug Store.

Enhancing the lives of those we serve.

Citizens Health is a community based, private, not-for-profit organization. It is comprised of:

• Citizens Medical Center - a 25 bed critical access hospital
• Family Center for Health Care - an outpatient rural health clinic
• Prairie Senior - a skilled nursing facility
• Citizens Clubhouse - an onsite childcare center that cares for children 6 weeks to school age for our workforce
• Citizens Medical Equipment - our durable medical equipment business
• Palace Drug Store - our outpatient pharmacy

Location: Outpatient pharmacy - Palace Drug, 460 N Franklin, Colby, Kansas.

Responsible to the Pharmacist.

Days: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; Every other Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm; Every other Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm.

Pay Range: dependent upon experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Current state of Kansas Pharmacy Technician license. This can be attained within six months of hire if not currently applicable.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports and responding correspondence.
• Skill in developing and maintaining department quality assurance.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Preferred Requirements

• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
• Maintain a positive attitude with good energy.
• Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
• Display integrity and accountability.
• Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strives for self-improvement.
• Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
• Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
• Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
• Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
• Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.

Typical Working Conditions

Works in well‑lighted and well‑ventilated office. Requires intense and constant concentration, tolerance of low level noise and numerous interruptions. Must have good communication skills for interaction with all other hospital departments, patients and their families. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented.

Typical Physical Demands

Extended periods of standing, ability to lift 35 pounds. Must be able to respond quickly and appropriately in high pressure situations. Eye/hand coordination required for the use of admixtures in a laminar flow hood.

Available Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance available
• Pre‑Tax and Roth Contributions
  • Automatic 6% salary deferral upon employment
  • Regular and matching contributions after one‑year and 1,000 hours worked
• Provides Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Full‑time coverage – equal to two times employee’s annual income
  • Part‑time coverage – one‑time annual income
• Differential and Certification Pay
  • Eligible employees receive shift, weekend and holiday differential pay
• Other Benefits
  • Paid time off
  • On‑site child care services
  • Funeral leave
  • Health Savings Account
  • Dependent, Medical and Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Standard Group Insurance
  • Discounted membership rate for MASA
  • Many More!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or discharge history, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Drug‑Free Workplace Program

Citizens Medical Center, Inc. implements a Drug Free Workplace Program. Drug testing is required of applicants in accordance with relevant laws.