Pharmacy Technician

JOB DESCRIPTIONS—PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Essential Functions

• Takes all steps required to fill prescriptions in compliance with all laws, regulations, and company policies and procedures regarding the sale of pharmaceuticals including: retrieves the product(s); counts; pours, or measures out the required quantity according to established company methods and procedures; and affixes the label permanently to the container.
• Responds to telephone requests from customers, physicians and vendors, within the scope of the law and defers to the pharmacist when necessary.
• Communicates and cooperates with peers, subordinates, managers, physicians, and customers in all pharmacy related areas in a courteous and professional manner in accordance with customer service guidelines.
• Assists with monthly CII audits.
• Understands correct procedures for billing, filling and dispensing products.
• Ensures timely implementation of company policies, procedures and programs; and enforces professional and operational standards, including compliance with legal regulations.
• Maintains all state and federal record keeping for controlled substances.
• Stocks pharmacy product orders to specific bay locations.
• Helps train other pharmacy technicians and abides by state regulations regarding technician training and licensure.
• Maintains inventory levels to company goals, rotates stock, and utilizes RX return process.
• Adheres to Department Appearance Standards (DAS) and dress code standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, Store Director, Pharmacy Operations Manager, Corporate Management.
• Participates in all company sponsored programs.

Environmental Factors

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Exposure to compounding chemicals
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens

Job Requirements

• Must hold a valid Pharmacy Technician license in the State of Montana.
• Must complete continuing education hours as required by law.
• Ability to readily adapt to changes in schedule specifications, and work priorities as the business and customer needs demand.
• Ability to cooperate with others and work as part of a team.
• Must complete all required state, federal and company training programs. (i.e. HIPAA, Methamphetamine, FWA, I-pledge, etc.)

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification; they are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Salary

Wage $18-$20/hr DOE. Benefit package of vacation, holiday pay, 401(k) with employer matching contributions, and medical/dental/vision/life insurance.

Job Type: Full-Time