Pharmacy Technician

American Health Communities; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Paid time off

TeleMedicine access

Disability plans

EAP

401K retirement accounts

Referral bonus

Job summary

American Health Communities is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to provide pharmaceutical services for long-term care residents in Mississippi. The role focuses on patient safety, quality service, and compliance with policies and regulations.

The position requires 1–3 years of pharmacy technician experience, Mississippi license eligibility, and continuing education as required. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), PTO, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and patient safety requirements.
• Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and privacy practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with team and residents.

Responsibilities

• Input Pharmacy, Cycle, Dispensing, Pain Management, & E-Kit duties as needed.
• Provide dispensing assistance under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Process daily workflow to ensure timely medication delivery.
• Assist with inventory control and quarterly counts.
• Maintain accurate records and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician program preferred

Job description

If you would like to be part of a collaborative, supportive and caring team, we look forward to receiving your application!

Benefits and Perks include:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision insurance options
• Generous paid time-off program and paid holidays for full time staff
• TeleMedicine 24/7/365 access to doctors
• Optional short- and long-term disability plans
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
• 401K retirement accounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide pharmaceutical services to long-term care residents in a manner that maximizes quality, patient safety and exceptional customer service. Ensures compliance with all policies, procedures and applicable laws and regulation.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Input Pharmacy, Cycle, Dispensing, Pain Management, & E-Kit pharmacy technician duties as needed
• Provide dispensing assistance under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Process daily workflow to provide timely and efficient medication delivery
• Assist with inventory control
• Actively participate in quarterly physical inventory count
• Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements
• Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely matter
• Maintain proficiency with computer systems
• Effectively demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and continually strive to improve quality standards
• Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations
• Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and reports any violations
• Knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:

• Work requires knowledge of the pharmacy industry, Medicaid Regulations, CMS and other state/federal regulations

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed
• Maintaining an established work schedule
• Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
• Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Effectively demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and continually strives to improve quality standards

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• One (1) to three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Active Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred

Must complete continuing education in pharmacy-related topics as required to maintain certification

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. The Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a person's relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

This employer participates in E-Verify.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Pharmacy Tech

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