Description

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

WHO WE ARE

Polaris Pharmacy Services is an industry leader in both Long-Term Care and Post-Acute Care settings. Founded in 2015, we are locally and independently owned with pharmacies across the country. We are proud to offer competitive benefits and industry pay as well as the opportunity for career advancement to all our team members.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of a Licensed Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs the following duties: Prepare, Count, Label, Package, and Dispense Pharmaceuticals per the Pharmacist's approval.

The Pharmacy Technician may also operate in the capacity of Lead Technician or Schedule II Technician, and/or may assume responsibilities of Technician Supervisor and Scheduling Fill Technician.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Under Pharmacist supervision, fill orders.
• Note on each prescription: Lot#, Expiration Date, and Initial Label on care, or unit dose package.
• Prepares, Packages, and affixes proper auxiliary labels on a “timely and efficient basis” specifying the Name of the Drug, Strength, Route of Administration, Quantities, and Medication pass time.
• Reorders of Notifies the Purchasing Assistant or appropriate personnel of Medication and/or Supply needs through proper use of the Reorder Log. Monitors back-order requests.
• Ensure, in coordination with the Purchasing Assistant, that the inventory stock levels of drug items are appropriately maintained.
• Check for overages, shortages, and damaged materials and report discrepancies to the supervisor, Purchasing Assistant, or appropriate personnel.
• Compounds Drug preparations under Pharmacist’s supervision.
• Responsible for filling bulk products (Cycles) and blister Packs, putting away the order, staging deliveries, and filling controlled substances.
• Perform expiration dating review of all Medications on a scheduled basis or at each re-stocking period and provide the pharmacist with a list of all expired Medications.
• Replace emergency boxes (E-kits) as requested. Replaces medications.
• Maintain all related Compounding, Prescription Logs, Cycle Reports, and any other related files as determined by the Pharmacy Management.
• Clean all Compounding equipment and work areas Check equipment for calibration and safety
• Ensure proper dispensation of returned medication items; ensure proper reversal of credit claims.
• Perform Technician assignments for the day or by special assignment as requested by Pharmacy Management.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the specific pharmacy areas/functions hired to work in.
• Courteously assist all customers, with proper phone etiquette.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and organized workplace at all times to avoid contamination.
• Assist, as needed, in keeping the pharmacy clean and well organized (e.g. trash removal, daily cleaning, etc.) Refill – Bottles, Vials, Bags, Bubble Packaging and Supplies.
• Ensure all records are correctly and properly stored via computer.
• Assist consultant Pharmacist/Nurse Consultant in correction/inspection duties via computer.
• Assist new employees in orientation and training.

Qualifications

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school Diploma, or equivalent
• One (1) year previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
• Previous Pharmacy of Health Care setting experience preferred.
• State issue Pharmacy Technician License preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language.
• Other educational/Vocational requirements as determined by management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Physical/Work Situational Demands:
• Reaching Overhead
• Standing for long periods of time
• Occasional lifting of 5 – 10 lbs. or more
• Dealing with people
• Repetitive and continuous work.
• Maintaining a positive attitude, while performing under occasional stress.
• Problem-solving
• Comparing
• Taking instructions

JOB SKILLS:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Intermediate typing/keyboarding/computer skills.
• Working knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, establish priorities, and be flexible.
• Ability to perform accurately and efficiently when imputing information.
• Ability to maintain composure on the phone when handling customer calls.
• Basic math skills, and analytical skills.
• Possess and obtain knowledge of Drug Names, Generics, and Trade. Ability to recognize subtle differences in names and numbers.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• Communicate and interact with all operating departments within the Pharmacy.
• All other duties as assigned.
• Light lifting
• Driving when needed, using own vehicle

If you are under 18 years of age, there may be some essential functions of the job, which you are restricted from performing due to regulatory requirements. Please advise your supervisor if you are under 18.