Pharmacy Technician

Description

Position Overview

A successful Pharmacy Technician must be passionate about healthcare and want to make a difference in the lives of others.

The technician must also act as a mission-driven catalyst to help Livingston Community Health deliver the highest quality of care and excellent service to our patients and their families.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, will perform services in a pharmacy and technical pharmaceutically related duties that do not require a license.

Plus other pharmacy-related work and administrative tasks related to the department.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities

• Prepares prescriptions for dispensing by the pharmacist and fills stock replacements.
• Makes requisitions for drugs and supplies with professional guidance from the pharmacist.
• Orders, receives, and maintains inventory of drugs and chemicals, and ensures their security.
• Helps maintain an orderly, clean environment including cleanliness of pharmacy stock and supplies.
• Enters data into the computer system, recording prescriptions, purchase orders, stock orders, requisitions, and disbursements.
• Under direction of pharmacist, removes unneeded or outdated drugs from stock and prepares for return or disposal.
• Performs general clerical duties for the department.
• Attends and actively participates in all meetings (e.g., department meetings, program meetings, staff meetings) and other activities as required or assigned.
• Attends workshops / seminars as necessary to increase skills and knowledge to provide effective care, treatment, and / or leadership.
• Supports the overall need of the pharmacy by working flexible or extended hours when necessary.
• Demonstrates competence with the mission, vision, and values of the organization to provide quality healthcare to those served in the community.
• Other work-related duties as assigned. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the direction of leadership, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
• Maintains confidentiality and respect for all sensitive information.
• Displays a positive, professional, and respectful demeanor at all times towards employees, peers, professional contacts, and patients served, maintaining a professional appearance and positive image for LCH.
• Contributes as part of the team by promoting positive staff interactions and maintaining open communication with other programs and departments.

Education, License / Certification, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education -

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program.
• Minimum two years of demonstrated experience.
• Experience working in a community health center, clinic, or hospital preferred.

License / Certification -

• Current and valid registration with the State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
• Current CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities -

• Basic clerical and pharmaceutical office practices.
• Demonstrated knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill with weights and measures.
• Ability to follow meticulous written and oral instructions.
• Read and write in English.
• Perform mathematical computation with accuracy.
• Distinguish subtle differences in pharmaceutical terminology.
• Willingness to recheck one's own work and work within exacting meticulous guidelines.
• Knowledge in pharmacy practice and industry best practices in optimizing the use of medication to treat patients.
• Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility; anticipate and effectively manage change.
• Patient experience oriented with the ability to respond quickly and with empathy to patient issues. Interpersonal skills to maintain professional relationships with peers and patients.
• Superior ability to correctly type information.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
5 days ago