Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician

Cencora • Reading, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details The Ambulatory Pharmacy Technician obtains new patient’s clinical and prescription plan coverage information, review new prescription and/or prescription. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned specific responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate and regulatory requirements. This pharmacy technician position is located onsite in the West Reading/Wyomissing, PA area and will support our network of Reading Hospital Retail Pharmacies. Locations include the Reading Hospital Ambulatory Pharmacy, 7th Avenue Pharmacy, Wyomissing Pharmacy, and Broadcasting Pharmacy. Hours: Monday to Friday 7a-7p, Saturday to Sunday 8a-4p. With rotating weekends and holidays. Shifts are typically 8 to 10 hours.

Requirements

• Normally requires a minimum of two (2) years directly related and progressively responsible ambulatory pharmacy experience; bachelor's degree program preferred.
• Pharmacy technician certification with a national technical certification organization, such as Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or other comparable national certification preferred.
• State pharmacy certification is acceptable if core competencies are equal to or better than national certification requirements.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under time and volume constraints
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to resolve patient issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction
• Familiarity with pharmaceutical products, services and drug interactions
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Good analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter prescription information into the pharmacy system.
• Verify patient information and prescription details.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Measure, count, and label medications.
• Repackage bulk medications into individual prescriptions or into automated dispensing systems.
• Accurately pick, pack, and ship completed medication orders in a timely manner.
• Submit/receive orders and place inventory in stock.
• Operates the point-of-sale system.
• Perform regular stock counts and manage reorder levels.
• Store medications according to safety and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate with patients, prescribers, and other staff to solve problems or answer questions.
• Provide information on prescription status and delivery.
• Participate in achieving business goals and metrics for the pharmacy.
• Standing and walking for long periods of time during shifts.
• Lift, push, and carry heavy packages, sometimes weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day.
• In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
• For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees