Pharmacy Technician Level I

CAN Community Health Inc; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO and Sick time

11 Paid Company Holidays

Paid training and certification

Health, dental, vision, retirement w/

Life and disability plans & retirement

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

CAN Community Health Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a full-time day shift (Mon-Thu 8:00 am - 5:30 pm; Fri 8:00 am - 12:00 pm).

The role supports pharmacists with prescription fulfillment and inventory management, with a focus on serving patients affected by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI’s, and other infectious diseases. You will work under a licensed pharmacist to perform data entry, patient interactions, and prescription processing, in a supportive nonprofit environment that values growth

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a pharmacy or health care setting (preferred).
• Registration with the Florida State Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience in pharmacy practice or health care helpful.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills prescription medication orders under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain inventory control.
• Answer phones and assist customers.
• Enter prescription information into the pharmacy system.
• Enter patient information into the pharmacy system.
• Contact new patients for demographic and insurance info.
• Inform patients of antibiotic scripts and process accordingly.
• Maintain patient profiles, including allergies.
• Communicate with prescribers for missing information as directed.
• Handle intake and typing of new and refill prescriptions.
• Process refill requests and proactively contact patients for refills.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Pharmacy Technician

Description

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Pay Rate: $24 hourly based on experience

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values.

We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid PTO and Sick time
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What You’ll Do

Technician works directly with the pharmacists to fulfill prescription medication orders and maintain inventory control.

• Answer phone & assist customers
• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist:
• Assist patients as required
• Enter prescription information into the pharmacy computer system
• Enter patient information into the pharmacy computer system
• Contact all new patients for demographic and insurance info
• Upon receiving new antibiotic scripts, contact patient immediately to inform them & process
• Maintain updated patient profiles including allergies
• Initiate communication with prescribers for clarification of missing prescription information as directed by the pharmacist and allowed under state and local law
• Intake and typing of new and refill prescriptions
• Accept refill requests, proactively contact patients to see if they are ready for refill

Pharmacist may delegate these tasks to technician:

• Data entry
• Labeling of preparations and prescriptions
• Retrieval of prescription files, patient files and profiles
• Counting, weighing, measuring, and pouring of prescription or stock legend drugs and controlled substances, including the filling of automated medication system
• The acceptance of an authorization to dispense medications pursuant to a prescribing practitioner’s authorization to fill an existing prescription that has no refills remaining
• Organizing of or participating in continuous quality improvement related events, meetings, or presentations

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education/Professional:

1. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
2. Minimum of 1 year experience
3. Registration with the Pharmacy Technician Florida State Board of Pharmacy
4. Experience in pharmacy practice or health care setting helpful
5. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
6. Bilingual (Spa/Eng) Required.

Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required (https://info.flclearinghouse.com)

CAN Community Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.