Pharmacy Technician 3

Overview

PharmScript is one of the nation's leading pharmacies, partnering with long-term and post- acute care facilities to supply medications to thousands of residents and patients.

When you join the PharmScript family, you join the ranks of more than 2,000 dedicated people across the country who help to get safe, accurate, and timely medication to those who need it most.

Job Summary

We're looking for a Pharmacy Technician 3 to join our PharmScript team within our Floor Technician department. As a Pharmacy Technician 3, you'll support the on-site pharmacist to prepare prescription orders for facilities.

You'll be responsible for ensuring that pharmacy standards are maintained, policies are carried out and objectives are accomplished.

The ideal candidate is a people person who enjoys troubleshooting and resolving problems and is dedicated to helping customers.

For you, no task feels too small and no challenge impossible. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Pharmacist with proper labeling and filling prescriptions
• Accurately preparing prescriptions under the Pharmacist's supervision
• Packaging Rx labels with an in-depth understanding of Framework system
• Packaging medications in bottles or bingo cards for dispensing and for delivery
• Restocking and organizing the pharmacy shelves (Drugs, supplies, etc.)
• Removing out of date items from inventory / shelves
• Refilling offsite inventory boxes with emergency medications.
• Comprehensive operation of pharmacy automation (Accuflex, Dosis, E2, etc.)
• Replenishing Tharo and Zebra labels and maintaining other various pharmacy equipment
• Full operation of an MTS350 machine to be able to efficiently prepack medications
• Properly partially fill orders if we do not have the full quantity in stock
• Properly package up medications in multi-dose blister cards or vials for patients who are discharging or going out on leave from the nursing home
• Properly handle and package medications deemed hazardous drugs in accordance with USP800
• Restock different off-site inventory technology (Cubex, Omnicell, Nexsys machines)
• Properly use a Bullseye tablet splitter for splitting pills in bulk quantities
• Receive drug products through Pharmscript's inventory management application
• Comprehensive duties that are required when dealing with narcotics, including but not limited to : prepacking, labeling, packaging, returning to stock, maintaining Pharmscript's perpetual narcotic inventory application
• Non-sterile Compounding of medications (Creams / Ointments / Suspensions)
• Other duties set by management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required
• 2-3 years or more of Long Term Care or Retail pharmacy experience preferred but not necessary
• Able to work independently as well as in a diverse, team environment
• Able to stand on feet for 8 hours
• Able to effectively demonstrate all Pharmacy Technician 2 competencies

Certifications / Licenses

• Registered technician or certfication required in applicable state
• National technician certification is required through either PTCB or another nationally recognized program

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that should be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job :

• May sit or stand seven (7) to ten (10) hours per day
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, crawl intermittently
• May be necessary to work extended hours as needed
• May lift and / or move up to 25 pounds
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical problem solving and strategic thinking skills
• Effective multitasking
• Reliable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, professional demeanor

We Offer

PharmScript offers a robust suite of benefits to support employees and their families.

Health and Wellness Benefits

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents
• Maternity care program and infertility services
• Tax-favored Health Savings Accounts, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• EAP Assistance Program with 24 / 7 access to free counseling, legal guidance, and financial resources

Paid Time Off and Holidays

15 PTO days annually and 6 paid / floating holidays

Retirement Planning

401(k) retirement planning with company match

Commuter Benefits

Transit / Parking Spending Account

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short / Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity plans are available for you and eligible dependents

Other Perks and Benefits

• Legal & Identity Theft Protection Programs
• Employee Discounts : Instant savings on hundreds of products and services
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Support Program to eligible employees in times of urgent need

Pay Transparency

To reinforce our commitment to fair and equal pay transparency, PharmScript's compensation is based on multiple non-discriminatory, individualized factors including but not limited to experience, job-related knowledge, education, skills, and office / market location.

EEO Statement

PharmScript is fully committed to employing a diverse workforce. We recruit and retain talented individuals without regard to gender, race, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

EO / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans

USD $21.00 / Hr.

USD $23.00 / Hr.