Pharmacy Technician

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania – Elizabethtown Campus is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacist in dispensing medications for long-term care facilities and contracted entities. The role emphasizes accurate prescription processing, inventory management, patient messaging, and delivering timely service on a days/evenings schedule in a full-time capacity.

Join a team committed to Mission of Love, pursue professional growth, and enjoy benefits and employee development opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Registered with the PA State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Medical background or medical secretary experience preferred.
• Computer skills are helpful.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the ability to accurately use pharmacy software to process prescriptions, process various reports as necessary, assist with billing, and complete annual inventory.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and communicate messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process all prescriptions and refill requests received by the pharmacy under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• Enter resident information on the computer to either prepare a new profile or retrieve previously created profiles. Ensure demographics, medication profile, allergies, and third-party information remain up to date.
• Label and pre-package unit dose medications as directed.
• Perform all tasks for routine cycle fills processed through TCGRx automation.
• Process orders of new medications and supplies sent to the pharmacy by distributors or drug manufacturers. Check orders against packing slips, indicate date received, and store medications appropriately, rotating stock when shelving items.
• Fill stock requisitions, restock the pharmacy, and maintain adequate stock of medication in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner.
• Assist finance coordinators in maintaining up to date third party plans
• Assist in maintaining an organized filing system for provider order sheets, prescriptions, invoices, recalls, and other documents necessary for pharmacy operations.
• Deliver prescriptions to facilities in a timely manner. Ensure medication orders are received and prepared for delivery as requested.
• Answer the pharmacy telephone in a courteous and timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information, discussing, and releasing information only to those who are authorized.
• Assist residents and pharmacists in the over-the-counter pharmacy area as needed. Handle questions that do not require a pharmacist's professional expertise or judgement. Offer counseling by the pharmacist in situations of needing expertise.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Registered with PA State Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Full Time | Days/Evenings

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Pharmacy Technician.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages

Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Discounts for onsite Daycare
• Free Gym and Pool Membership
• Paid lunch break ***
• Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!}
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
• Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will carry out our Mission of Love by assisting the pharmacist in the dispensing of pharmaceutical products and providing pharmacy services to long term care facilities and other contracted entities. Assisting in ordering and maintaining of an adequate inventory of pharmaceutical products.

Our Pharmacy Technician Is Responsible For The Following

• Demonstrates the ability to accurately use pharmacy software to process prescriptions, process various reports as necessary, assist with billing, and complete annual inventory.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept and communicate messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Process all prescriptions and refill requests received by the pharmacy under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• Enter resident information on the computer to either prepare a new profile or retrieve previously created profiles. Ensure demographics, medication profile, allergies, and third-party information remain up to date.
• Label and pre-package unit dose medications as directed.
• Perform all tasks for routine cycle fills processed through TCGRx automation.
• Process orders of new medications and supplies sent to the pharmacy by distributors or drug manufacturers. Check orders against packing slips, indicate date received, and store medications appropriately, rotating stock when shelving items.
• Fill stock requisitions, restock the pharmacy, and maintain adequate stock of medication in a fiscally responsible and efficient manner.
• Assist finance coordinators in maintaining up to date third party plans
• Assist in maintaining an organized filing system for provider order sheets, prescriptions, invoices, recalls, and other documents necessary for pharmacy operations.
• Deliver prescriptions to facilities in a timely manner. Ensure medication orders are received and prepared for delivery as requested.
• Answer the pharmacy telephone in a courteous and timely manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information, discussing, and releasing information only to those who are authorized.
• Assist residents and pharmacists in the over-the-counter pharmacy area as needed. Handle questions that do not require a pharmacist's professional expertise or judgement. Offer counseling by the pharmacist in situations of needing expertise.

What You Need As a Pharmacy Technician

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Registered with the PA State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Medical background or medical secretary experience preferred.
• Computer skills are helpful.
• Valid Driver's License.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.