Certified Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician provides a pleasant and efficient Pharmacy experience by engaging guests and delivering hospitality and professional service. The role supports prescription processing, pharmacy operations, inventory management, guest service, and compliance with applicable laws, safety standards, and company policies. Associates are expected to contribute to a welcoming atmosphere, embrace Yoke’s values and mission, support company growth, and participate in the shared success of the employee-owned company. The position requires maintaining the applicable pharmacy technician credentials and supporting the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication. Work includes handling prescription and guest information, processing transactions, maintaining inventory and equipment, and helping ensure a clean, safe department. The position has no formal supervisory responsibilities, but includes mentoring coworkers and helping create a positive learning environment. The role involves prolonged standing and other physical activity, including walking, reaching, climbing, bending, and handling equipment. Associates may lift or move up to 20 pounds and work around moving mechanical parts, chemicals, temperature extremes, and other conditions described below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Pharmacy technician certificate from an accredited technician training program.
- One month of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Pharmacy Technician Certificate.
- Pharmacy Technician License.
- Valid driver's license or state identification card.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and communicate effectively and pleasantly with guests, vendors, and fellow associates.
- Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, including calculations involving American money, weight, and volume measurements.
- Ability to apply common sense to written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to perform the physical duties described, including prolonged standing, walking, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and regularly lifting or moving up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to use equipment needed for job duties, including needles, gloves, scales, and register.
- Ability to follow safety standards, use personal protective equipment when required, and follow ergonomic, chemical-hazard, lifting, lockout/tag-out, and emergency procedures.
Responsibilities
- Report for assigned shifts on time and regularly, communicate clearly, and be prepared to provide excellent service while safely completing assigned tasks.
- Promote sales by discussing promotions and services with guests while receiving new and refill prescriptions; help with special product requests, locating nearby products, and sharing store offerings.
- Greet guests and explain Pharmacy Department features and services, including services provided by the Pharmacist and special pharmacy programs.
- Maintain the applicable pharmacy technician licensure and verify transaction data.
- Research prescription files for refill and other guest information.
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, type labels, and assist the Pharmacist in preparing and dispensing medication; notify the Pharmacist of allergies or possible drug interactions.
- Receive, store, and check incoming supplies.
- Count stock and enter inventory data; participate in cycle counts, computer file maintenance, and physical inventory.
- Process records of medication and equipment dispensed, compute charges, enter data, and perform cash transactions.
- Clean equipment, sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods, and maintain department sanitation and upkeep.
- Operate pharmacy equipment correctly and safely, including com-line, telephone, handheld FM unit, copy machine, fax machine, reconstitube, and computer.
- Communicate guest requests with accurate and complete instructions for special orders.
- Mentor new associates and associates new to the department or task, supporting a positive learning environment.
- Complete work in accordance with applicable local, state, federal, and company rules, regulations, and policies for safety, sanitation, housekeeping, and guest service.
- Participate in the Pharmacy Department accident-reduction plan by monitoring for trip hazards or instability, using safe lifting techniques, recognizing machinery safety features, and following store evacuation and robbery policies.
- Follow company safety standards and report accidents within 24 hours.
- Perform other duties as required for successful business operations and uphold company integrity and honesty.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 100% company paid.
- DailyPay, allowing employees to choose to access pay on the day they work.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 4% if elected.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, including a no-deductible medical option.
- Company-paid life insurance for full-time employees working 30 hours.
- Voluntary insurance products.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Paid holidays.
- Vacation time.
- Bereavement and jury duty pay.
- Paid Sick & Safe Leave, accrued at one hour for every 40 hours worked.
- Paid Family & Medical Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
