Trainee Optical Assistant Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 2:30pm - 1:00am

How you’ll make a difference:

• Be a superstar in the eyes of your team and the end patient: Select and retrieve appropriate quantities of medication and prepare the labels that correspond. No need to answer patient questions as those are answered by another skilled team.

• Use your expert problem solving skills to help our patients be their best every day: Work with a skilled team in a temperature controlled facility to ensure patients get their medication they need in a timely manner.

• Create new knowledge with our systems and new relationships with your peers: You’ll start with training but you’re not doing it alone. You will enjoy a supportive environment with your peers and other teams who want you to succeed.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately and responsibly operates production equipment to include but not limited to:

• Changing prescription labels

• Cleaning printers

• Monitoring production equipment

• Repacking and restocking medications/materials

• Preparation of drugs for dispensing

• Collaborate with pharmacists and production clerks to ensure that medications are adequately filled and packed

• Clean and help maintain equipment and work area

• Assigned additional tasks as required

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma / GED required, a bachelor’s degree is preferred.

• 1+ years of relevant experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred but not required.

• Arizona (AZ) Pharmacy Technician license; will accept AZ Pharmacy Trainee license (must have atleast a year before expiration for Trainee license)

• Experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting preferred.

• Basic math skills and General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office, use of the internet and email is required.

• Familiar with standard concepts, practices and procedures within dispensing pharmacy preferred

• Very detailed oriented with good organizational skills.

• Ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, learn quickly, solve problems and make decisions.

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate heavy work volumes.

• Ability and desire to assist team members

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for 10 hours per day, this can be in one area or walking throughout the day depending on their scheduled area. ​

• Must be able to lift at least 15 lbs.

• Reaching upwards above the head repeatedly.

• Must be able to open manufacturer bottles

• Be able to use a bottle chopper repeatedly throughout the shift.

• Able to go up and down the stairs repeatedly during a shift, ability to kneel and bend down to check underneath tables / HVF filler for stray tablets.

Why join us?

• Health coverage effective day 1 (including medical, dental, vision)

• Holiday and PTO day pay

• 401K with company match

• Tuition reimbursement

• Fun, friendly and unique culture – bring your whole self to work every day!

• Growth and advancement potential