Pharmacy Technician - Float

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Mount Vernon (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability Insurance

4 Weeks PTO

8 Paid Holidays

401K with employer match

Job summary

White House Clinics in Mt Vernon, KY is seeking a pharmacy technician to assist in providing pharmacy services under the supervision of a pharmacist. Primary functions include dispensing support, data entry, inventory control, and customer service in a clinic setting.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, no experience required (prior pharmacy experience preferred), and BLS certification. The position involves travel to cover locations and offers benefits and a starting wage of $15.04

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience: No experience required, however candidates with prior pharmacy experience will be given preference
• Required License: American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist dispensing by compounding, counting, and pouring meds under pharmacist oversight
• Verify drop-off prescriptions for completeness and patient details
• Enter new patient data and update records in the pharmacy system
• Enter prescription information into the system and prepare labels
• Maintain medication filing, shelving, and checks for outdated meds
• Support inventory, ordering, and stock management; assist indigent drug program meds
• Provide non-drug information to patients and answer simple questions
• Operate cash register and process transactions with receipts
• Clean pharmacy equipment and work area
• Attend meetings and participate in staff development as requested
• Take on additional duties as instructed by supervisor

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Mt Vernon - Mt Vernon, KY 40456

Job Category: Pharmaceutical

White House Clinics, we do health care differently. Our multi-disciplinary care teams incorporate the expertise of medical, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, and care navigation professionals to provide patients with comprehensive care designed to help them achieve their health goals. While our work is fast-paced, our teams enjoy being able to work collaboratively to support patients.

White House Clinics employees enjoy a competitive wage and robust benefit package including:

• Employer Paid Health, Life & Disability Insurance
• 4 Weeks of PTO
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 401K Retirement Plan with up to 4% Employer Match
• And More!

Many employees work alternative work schedules which allow them a day off during the week (i.e. four 10 hour work days).

At White House Clinics, we believe in providing our employees with opportunity for both personal and professional growth in a challenging and rewarding work environment. We recognize the contributions that each person makes to the team and value each person’s input as we work to deliver outstanding patient care. Join us today!

Primary Function

The pharmacy technician assists in providing pharmacy services to White House Clinic patients under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Principle Duties

• Assist in dispensing of prescriptions by compounding, mixing suspensions, counting medication, or pouring liquids as directed by and with oversight from the pharmacist.
• Check all prescriptions at drop off for completeness and accuracy, including verifying patient information and date of birth is on the prescription.
• Enter new patient data for new pharmacy patients and update changes in existing patients electronic pharmacy record.
• Enter prescription information into pharmacy system and prepare prescription labels.
• Assist with medication filing, receiving and shelving medications, and routine checks for outdated medications.
• Assist with medication and supply inventory control, ordering, and stock management. Also assists Financial Counselor/Enabling Services in ordering medication for indigent drug program.
• Provide non-drug information to patients and answers simple inquires.
• Operate cash register, preform transactions, and give patient proper receipts.
• Clean pharmacy equipment, utensils, and work area.
• Participate in staff development and educational activities, attend required meetings, and participate in departmental and organizational meetings as requested.
• Assist with other duties or in other departments as instructed by supervisor.

Accountability

Accountable to the pharmacist in charge or the pharmacist supervising, and ultimately the Pharmacy Director.

SUPERVISION

None.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in a pharmacy physically located within the clinic environment. Requires frequent contact with pharmacy staff, other health care professionals, and the public. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment. Position may include possible exposure to aggressive or violent patients, and requires the ability to work under stressful conditions, often for long periods of time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Regular travel to cover assigned pharmacy locations is a requirement for this position.

WORK HOURS

37.5 hours per week, subject to wage and hour laws. Occasional overtime may be required.

SALARY

Starting at $15.04 per hour, based on experience.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required in order to perform the work. The health center reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the business need arises. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and the Center continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum Experience: No experience required, however candidates with prior pharmacy experience will be given preference.
• Required License: American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.

Position requires knowledge of pharmaceutical and related medical technology, metric and apothecary system of weights and measurements. It also requires knowledge in medical safety standards to assist in working with pharmaceutical substances, prescription drugs, and dispensing functions to check for correctness. Employee must possess skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Candidate must have the ability to read and interpret prescription information, understand and follow oral and written instructions, perform basic calculations, and communicate clearly.