Pharmacy Technician

Pharmcareusa; Kentucky; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Life Insurance

FSA/HSA

PTO

Job summary

PharmcareUSA in West Chester, OH is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. Pay is commensurate with experience in LTC. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA and PTO for Full Time employees.

The Pharmacy Technician must be certified where required by state regulations and will assist the pharmacist in providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services. Reports to Lead Pharmacy Tech and/or Director of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist with input (when appropriate), filling and dispensing of all prescriptions
• Perform all filling and / or IV compounding of prescriptions with accuracy and reasonable speed
• Fill prescriptions per rules and regulations of all regulatory entities
• Answer telephone calls, assist caller when appropriate, or enlist Pharmacist to assist if appropriate
• Prepare medications to be delivered to facility per delivery schedule
• Assist any walk-in customers or direct to appropriate department
• Assist with ordering of medications from wholesaler along with proper inventory management
• Assist with Medication Returns and E-Kit management
• Maintain Pharmacy Technician License/Certification
• Will comply with all Corporate Initiatives and utilize provided tools/resources as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Job description

Overview

PharmcareUSA in West Chester, OH is seeking a Pharmacy Technician!

Pay is commensurate with experience in LTC.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, FSA/HSA and PTO available for Full Time employees.

The Pharmacy Technician must be certified in those states where a certification is required, and may be certified in states that do not require certification. The Technician will assist the pharmacist in providing safe and appropriate pharmacy services to PharmcareUSA clients in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Company, current pharmacy practice standards and other regulatory entities. Reports to Lead Pharmacy Tech and/or Director of Pharmacy.

Essential Functions

• Assist Pharmacist with input (when appropriate), filling and dispensing of all prescriptions
• Perform all filling and / or IV compounding of prescriptions with accuracy and reasonable speed
• Fill prescriptions per rules and regulations of all regulatory entities
• Answer telephone calls, assist caller when appropriate, or enlist Pharmacist to assist if appropriate
• Prepare medications to be delivered to facility per delivery schedule
• Assist any walk-in customers or direct to appropriate department
• Assist with ordering of medications from wholesaler along with proper inventory management
• Assist with Medication Returns and E-Kit management
• Maintain Pharmacy Technician License/Certification
• Will comply with all Corporate Initiatives and utilize provided tools/resources as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

• Critical Evaluation
• Communication
• Relationship Management
• Ethical Practice
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including PPT
• Excellent communication and organization skills

Physical Demands

Must be able to routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment such as calculators, copy machines and printers up to 100% of the time; Regularly required to talk and hear in order to communicate effectively over the phone and in person; Must be able to see 100% of the time to recognize medications, detect inaccuracies, and observe the work of others with or without correction; This position is very active and requires standing for long periods, walking, bending, kneeling, reaching and stooping; Must be able to lift and/or transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds, up to 10% of the time; Must be able to tolerate normal office/pharmacy environment and exposure to various medications.

PharmcareUSA is a national, closed- door, long term care pharmacy business with locations in multiple states. We are privately owned and continue to grow each year, providing daily deliveries to nursing and assisted living facilities as well as hospice residents. We are passionate about what we do and are looking for staff with the same attribute. Here at PharmcareUSA we strive to take care of our own staff as well as the customers we serve.