Pharmacy Technician

HorseShoe Beverage Company; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health benefits

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing bonus program

Job summary

Sterling Pharmacy in Fairmont, MN, part of Astrup Companies, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in filling prescriptions and caring for patients. This full-time role includes daily operations, patient interaction, and compliance with pharmacy policies.

Responsibilities include reviewing RX data for accuracy, processing refills, and ensuring timely service at the point of sale while supporting inventory management and team training.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician training completed.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Experience with prescription processing and patient communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with filling/dispensing prescriptions.
• Counsel patients on new prescriptions and refills.
• Review patient information for accuracy in RX 30 system.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Prescription processing

Customer service

Inventory management

Medicaid/Medicare billing

Education

Pharmacy technician training

Tools

RX 30 system

Pharmacy software

Job description

• Job Category Pharmacy
• Employee Type Full Time-Non Exempt

Sterling Pharmacy in Fairmont, MNis part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.

• This position would be Full time (~35-40 hours/week)
• This is a Monday - Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts
• Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 6:30 pm & Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
• We offer competitive wage, Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.

Job Description:

The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers.

Core Competencies & Responsibilities:

• Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion
• Complete required continuing education annually
• Review patient information on the RX 30 system for accuracy
• Receive new prescriptions physically from patients
• Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax
• Answer telephone in three rings
• Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
• Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state
• Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins
• Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
• Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician
• Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies
• Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills
• Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
• Provide the best possible service to all of our customers
• Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients
• Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale
• Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employees
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
• Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
• Clean work area and the pharmacy
• Complete other duties as assigned

Performance Requirements:

• Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
• Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
• Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
  team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
• Be able to multitask
• Be focused and disciplined
• Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
• Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
• Innovate - Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
• Go Beyond!

Physical Requirements & Work Demands:

• Must be able This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily
• Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 8 hours per day

This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.