Pharmacy Technician for OTP Clinic

BAART Programs; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is looking for a compassionate and customer service oriented Pharmacy Technician to assist in providing medications and healthcare products to patients in Hammond, Louisiana.

The ideal candidate will manage pharmacy inventory, prepare medications, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. A valid Pharmacy Technician license and strong communication skills are essential for this part-time role.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Currently licensed as Pharmacy Technician in the State where assigned.
• Understanding of HIPAA and Federal/State Regulations.
• Proven communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of local drug trends and addiction treatment.

Responsibilities

• Assist health care providers and patients with inquiries and orders.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and place orders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety and infection-control policies.
• Prepare medications for dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Maintain accurate records and report generation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service skills

Knowledge of pharmacy regulations

Documentation skills

Education

Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Job description

Description

Part Time - Pharmacy Technician

BAART Programs is looking for a compassionate and customer service oriented Pharmacy technician to work along with the pharmacist to provide medication and other health care products to patients. Technicians usually perform routine tasks to help prepare prescribed medication, such as counting tablets and labeling bottles.

Responsibilities

• Helps health care providers and patients by greeting them in person and by phone; answering questions and requests; referring inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed medications and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt; removing outdated drugs.
• Maintains a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Organizes medications for pharmacist to dispense by reading medication orders and prescriptions; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions and other pharmaceutical therapies.
• Maintains records by recording and filing physicians' orders and prescriptions.
• Generates revenues by calculating, recording, and issuing charges.
• Ensures medication availability by delivering medications to patients and departments.
• Prepares reports by collecting and summarizing information.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and interact with others.
• Must be present during working hours at the office for in person meetings and access to a computer without violating company policy.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum age requirement of 18.
• Currently licensed as Pharmacy Technician in the State where assigned.
• Understanding of HIPAA, Federal, State and CARF standards and regulations.
• Proven excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent documentation and computer skills required.
• Knowledge of local community drug trends, the effects on the body and cognitive functioning of drugs of abuse, signs and symptoms of narcotic overdose, psychosocial implications of addictive disease, the process of addiction and treatment, social service, economic, legal, and medical systems, HIV transmission-health, behavioral, and emotional implications of addiction.
• Ability to work effectively within medical hierarchy, assist in complex problem solving with clients, and work autonomously.
• Exhibits good time management skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population and exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Code of Pharmacy Regulations in the State where assigned.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check.

What you can expect from us

BAART Programs, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

BAART Programs is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.