Pharmacy Technician

PharmcareUSA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

PharmcareUSA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in LTC settings. Certification in the applicable state is required; full-time schedule includes weekends and delivers patient care with accuracy.

Responsibilities include input, filling and dispensing prescriptions, IV compounding, inventory management, and customer support for facilities and walk-ins; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a state-certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to work full-time including weekends.
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist with input, filling and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Perform filling and IV compounding of prescriptions with accuracy and speed.
• Fill prescriptions per regulations of all governing entities.
• Answer calls and assist customers or route to Pharmacist as needed.
• Prepare medications for delivery to facilities per schedule.
• Assist walk-in customers and direct to appropriate department.
• Assist with ordering medications and inventory management.
• Support Medication Returns and E-Kit management.
• Maintain Pharmacy Technician License/Certification.
• Comply with corporate initiatives and use provided tools/resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical Evaluation

Communication

Relationship Management

Ethical Practice

Microsoft Office

Organization

Job description

PharmcareUSA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician!!

Pay is commensurate with experience in LTC

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, FSA/ HSA, Paid time off and Holidays available for full time employees.

Candidate must be certified as a pharmacy technician in the state in which they will be working, and available to work Full Time, including weekends.

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

Requirements

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.