Pharmacy Technician I Trainee

Aspeninfusion; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local pharmacy in Chandler, Arizona seeks a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to assist pharmacists with daily operations. The role includes helping with order filling, maintaining pharmacy cleanliness, and providing customer service. Candidates should possess a current Pharmacy Technician Trainee license and have strong organizational and computer skills. This role is essential for ensuring effective pharmacy operations and patient satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage and maintain accurate records.
• Evaluate options and make efficient decisions.
• Current knowledge of all applicable pharmacy laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in filling orders received by the pharmacy.
• Maintain cleanliness of the pharmacy.
• Assist customer service and resolve patient concerns.

Skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Pharmacy laws knowledge

Computer proficiency

Education

Current Pharmacy Technician Trainee license

Job description

Description

EMPLOYER: Twelfth One, LLC dba Aspen Infusion

DEPARTMENT: Pharmacy

REPORTS TO: Technician Supervisor

SUMMARY: The Pharmacy Technician Trainee is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist with filling orders received by the pharmacy, keeping the pharmacy clean, and assist in all daily pharmacy operations and customer service.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.
• Represent the company in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions with patients.
• Ensure compliance with all licensure and federal, state, and local laws and regulations; observe the company’s policies on ‘’best practices’’.
• Assist in resolving patient concerns and complaints.
• Assume on‑call responsibilities in accordance with company guidelines.
• Report product incidents as required in accordance with company policy.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
• Participate in the company’s Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
• Participate in company committees when requested.
• Participate in in‑service education programs provided by the company.
• Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacist.

The following functions require the professional judgment of a pharmacist and may not be performed by a company technician:

• Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.
• Certification of filled prescriptions.
• Weighing or measuring active drug ingredients without verification by a pharmacist.
• Reconstitution of prefabricated medication without verification by a pharmacist.
• Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by pharmacist.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Organizational skills sufficient to maintain consistently accurate records.
• Ability to evaluate options and to make efficient decisions.
• Current license as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee.
• Current knowledge of all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, rules and regulations.
• Computer skills that include proficiency with spreadsheets and use of the internet, as well as word processing, and efficient use of the internet and e-mail.

COMPETENCIES

Attendance/Punctuality

Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Customer Service

Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Dependability

Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Oral Communication

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Teamwork

Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Written Communication

Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Continually required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasional exposure to bloodborne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.