Job Description
Job Description
Salary : DOE
Teche Health, A Federally Qualified Health Center, per Section 330 of the Public Health Service Act, is currently seeking qualified applicants for the Pharmacy Technician I or II position in Franklin and Morgan City, Louisiana.
JOB SUMMARY :
Employees at this level perform basic pharmaceutical duties. They work under direct supervision of Registered Pharmacists and may be managed by higher level Pharmacy Technicians.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Enter prescriptioninformation into thePharmacy andHealthCenter Computer Systems.
- Prepare prepackaging and labeling of unit and multiple dose packages pursuant to appropriate procedures under thedirectsupervision of the Pharmacist.
- Assist the Pharmacistinpreparing prescriptionsunder his / her direct supervision, except thefinal dispensing whichistobe performed bythe pharmacist.
- Assist in thepreparationof productsinthe Pharmacy where such products arenotadministered to the patient and when done pursuant to appropriate procedures under direct supervision of the Pharmacist, who conductsin process, and finalchecks.
- Maintaincontrolinventory records, and assist the Pharmacistwithordering,determining optimumpurchase quantities, receiving inventory,andaccomplishing returnsof excessand outdated inventory.
- Assistinaccomplishing third party billing and maintenanceofrecords.
- Issuesupplies and otherproducts to physiciansand / or other departmentspursuanttoappropriate procedures.
- Perform otherappropriateduties as assigned by the Pharmacist.
QUALIFICATIONS :
To performthis job successfully,and individualmustbeableto perform eachessentialdutysatisfactorily.The requirements listed belowarerepresentativeofthe knowledge,skill, and / or abilityrequired. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be madeto enableindividualswith
disabilities to performtheessential functions.
EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :
High School Graduate or GED equivalent-as evidenced by credentialRequired State hours of training-on-the-job (Technician Permit)State and / or National Certification / License0 10 years experience as pharmacy technicianKnowledge, understanding, and sensitivity to multicultural groups, encompassing their socio-economic backgroundsLicensure or ability to obtain licensure when background credentials warrantMust complete ACPE or CPE continuing education each year as a prerequisite for annual renewal of license.Communication Ability :
Excellent communication skills at level necessary for understanding and relaying information to patients / co-workersAbility to deal tactfully with personnel, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies / personnel and the general public.Math Ability :
Basic math skillsREASONING ABILITY :
Skill in exercising a high degree of initiative, judgment, discretion, and decision-making to achieve organizational objectivesSkill in exercising judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting clinic policies and procedures.Computer Skills :
Education / training or work experience in computer basics and data entriesSkill in utilizing computers, pharmacy softwareAbility to utilize the ECW systems.Professional Skills :
Knowledge of the purposes, organization and policies of the communitys health systems sufficient to interact with other health care providers, patients and the publicSkill in organizing work, making assignments, and achieving goals and objectives knowledge of the policies and procedures of the clinicAbility to multi-task and work effectively in a high-stress and fast-moving environmentAbility to be culturally sensitive and effective when working with ethnically diverse populationsAbility to maintain quality control standardsAbility to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel.CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATIONS :
Must be Louisiana Board ofPharmacy licensed topracticeand mustcomplete a minimum of one ACPE unit approvedACPEorCPE,or ten hours of continuingeducationeach year as a prerequisite for annualrenewalof license.
Benefits Package :
Medical, Vision and Dental Health InsuranceAccidental InsuranceCritical Illness InsuranceLong Term BenefitsShort Term BenefitsFree Life Insurance401K Plan BenefitsPaid VacationPaid Sick TimeSet ScheduleNo WeekendsNational Health Service Corps Site11 paid holidaysFamily-Friendly Work EnvironmentEligible for Student Loan Forgiveness through Federal and State ProgramsEligibility Requirements :
All employees must meet eligibility standards in order to be considered for the position applying for. Internal applicants must be with be with the organization for at least one year, with no disciplinary actions on file. If you have not been with the organization for a year, approval from your direct supervisor will be needed.Due to CMS Mandate all applicants must be fully vaccinated prior to onboarding with Teche Health with the exception of an approved Medical or Religious Exemption.