Retail Pharmacy Technician - Weekends Only Per Diem

Southeast Health; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Alabama is seeking a Retail Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in dispensing prescriptions in accordance with Alabama state law.

The role requires strong English communication, a high school diploma or equivalent, and an Alabama Pharmacy Technician license with optional certification. Per diem, part-time schedule available, with duties including insurance adjudication, cash register operations, and inventory management to support patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Pharmacy technician license from Alabama State Board of Pharmacy required.
• Certification preferred.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and safe dispensing of prescriptions under state law.
• Handle insurance adjudication and troubleshooting; provide high quality customer service.
• Operate cash registers and manage inventory.
• Maintain patient information confidentiality and follow safety policies.
• Complete annual programs and competency requirements; perform tasks within assigned shifts.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy license

Certification preferred

Job description

Job Description Summary

Retail Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in Southeast Health, Southeast Medicine Shop as dictated by the Alabama State Law.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparation and safe dispensing of prescriptions (computer software inputting, counting, assisting with robotic dispensing), insurance adjudication and troubleshooting, providing high quality customer service, operating cash registers, inventory management.

Team Member: Manages all information obtained with strict confidentiality to safeguard patient information from use by unauthorized personnel. Follows Southeast Health’s safety guidelines for self, patients, visitor, and employees. Follows Southeast Health’s safety infection prevention policies. Independently handles communications in a manner, which decreases conflict. Demonstrates assertiveness techniques in communications. Practices effective stress reduction techniques. Seeks resources for direction when necessary.

Demonstrates responsibility for education requirements as evidenced by: Attending all annually required in-service programs, attending non-required educational programs relative to patient care responsibilities as available, and completing annual competency evaluation requirements. Completes assignments within specified time period or specified shift.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand walk or sit 1/3 to ½ of time spent performing duties.
• Ability to talk, hear and use of hands to feel 2/3 of time spent performing duties.
• Ability to lift 10 to 25 pounds.
• Moderate noise level in work setting.
• Ability to hear alarms on equipment, patient/client and instructions.
• Vision requirements, close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), able to identify and distinguish colors, ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point, able to judge distances and spatial relationships, ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience: Preferred Retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Minimum Education Required: Must have high school diploma or equivalent Pharmacy technician licensure from Alabama State Board of Pharmacy.

Minimum Education Preferred: Certification preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

Language/Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. Ability to communicate effectively in an emergency situation.

Shift Day Shift Details

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Equal Employment Employer

Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

About Southeast Health

Southeast Health is an academic community-based health system serving the healthcare needs of 460,000 residents in southeast Alabama, southwest Georgia, and the Florida panhandle. The organization includes, Southeast Health Medical Center, a 420-bed hospital with the region’s largest medical group and the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine (ACOM), the state’s largest medical school. The philanthropic arm of the organization is the Southeast Health Foundation, and its population health division is Southeast Health Statera Network. Southeast Health, a not-for-profit organization, exists to promote healing, prevent disease, educate medicine’s brightest minds, and bring wellness and prosperity to the region it serves. Delivering excellent patient care and top-notch educational experiences begins with great employees, which is why we constantly strive to improve the work experience for our 3,000 team members.