DescriptionJob Description: At Astrup Companies, we treat everyone with care and respect while focusing on improving the vitality of independent pharmacies and their ability to offer five-star care through innovation and collaboration. We surround ourselves with coworkers who recognize the importance of a positive culture and the effect it can have on people within an organization and the individuals it serves.
Qualifications:- Required Education/Training/Professional Experience:
- High School degree or equivalent G.E.D
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel; ability to work with multiple information systems
- Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology
- Pharmacy experience
- Preferred Education/Training/Professional Experience:
- Associates degree
- IV and compounding pharmacy experience.
Position Summary: As a Specialty Pharmacy Dispensing Technician, you'll communicate with pharmacists and pharmacy team members and be asked to flex with the needs of the pharmacy on a day-to-day basis; become familiar with Sterling Specialty medications, their location, dispensing and shipping needs specific for various types of medications; printing shipping labels; preparing prescriptions for packing and shipping. Assists with inventory and general pharmacy tasks.
Expected Professional Competencies:- General knowledge of pharmacy and healthcare laws and regulations
- Engages in appropriate continuing professional development
- Practices patient centered care
- Practices professionally
- Practices legally and ethically
- Decision making skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working skills
- Communication skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Customer Service skills
- Detail oriented
Licensure/Certification Requirements: - Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration
Core Competencies & Responsibilities:- Work toward achieving certified pharmacy technician status
- Receive, process and fill new prescriptions and refill requests quickly and accurately
- Keep current and compliant with statutes, rules and regulations related to pharmacy
- Participate in continuous improvement and quality assurance programs
- Represent company at local and state pharmacy meetings.
- Ensure the accuracy of prescription and patient data entered into various systems by verifying patient, drug, quantities, directions, day's supply, insurance, physician data.
- Communicate with various pharmacy departments as needed to coordinate timely prescription adjudication to meet schedules.
- Report errors, omissions or incidents to pharmacists
- Participate in quality program initiatives and improvement activities
- Maintain a flexible schedule that may include early morning, evening and weekend hours
- Comply with all regulatory requirements, including HIPAA/HITECH
- Other responsibilities as assigned by Management.
- Maintain a clean, organized workstation while dispensing medications.
- Able to effectively communicate with pharmacists and fellow team members.
- Accurately and effectively dispense medication in a fast-paced work environment and asks for help when needed.
- Understands specific state laws and specific program requirements to ensure all orders have the necessary materials and proper documentation to go along with the medication.
- Ensures all required ancillary stickers are applied to medication bottles.
- Works well in a team setting and is able to adapt when necessary.
- Quickly and accurately prepare shipping labels. Additionally, is able to ensure special requests are accommodated.
- Ability to effectively train new team members during the onboarding process.
- Able to troubleshoot and problem-solve when issues arise.
- Appropriately stocks and organizes inventory with regards to expiration dating and beyond use dating.
- Completes all daily requirements for the pharmacy, including clean-up at the end of the day and ensuring all PHI is properly disposed of
- Accurately and effectively prepares IV medications and compounds while adhering to cleanroom rules, guidelines, and regulations.
Performance Requirements:- Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems
- Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
- Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other
team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents. - Be able to multitask
- Be focused and disciplined
- Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
- Display strong customer service skills
- Innovate - Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
- Embrace our Guiding Principles.
- Use them to guide decision making.
- Go Beyond!
Physical Requirements & Work Demands:- Frequent mobility and/or standing required for extended periods of time.
- Requires manual dexterity to prep shipping supplies, operate keyboard, printer, and other office equipment.
- Occasional high stress work.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be willing and able to frequently push, pull, squat, bend and reach with or without reasonable accommodation.
Working Environment:- Normal pharmacy environment