Lead Order Entry Pharmacy Technician

NaphCare•Mountain Brook, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Lead Order Entry Pharmacy Technician to join our pharmacy team at our Corporate Headquarters located in Birmingham, AL. NaphCare Rx , is NaphCare's in-house pharmacy dedicated solely to correctional facilities across the country. Connected by our operations management software and EHR, TechCare, NaphCare Rx pharmacists become an integrated, essential part of the clinical team, from electronic medicine orders and secure delivery to pharmacy consultation and review. NaphCare Rx also extends purchasing discounts and cost savings directly to our partners and employees. Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Order Entry Pharmacy Technician is responsible for receiving and filling prescription requests for patients and completing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. Initial training will be 2 weeks of working 9a-6p Monday through Friday. As the Order Entry Pharmacy , you will be responsible for receiving and filling prescriptions for corrections patients, employees, and public health client patients.

Requirements

Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification issued by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy with a minimum of 1-year experience
PTCB/NHA technician certification is required
Willingness to be trained (if necessary) and work in a USP797/800 clean room environment as necessary to meet business needs
Must complete sufficient hours of CEU to maintain Technician license and technician certification.
Ensure all pharmaceutical services provided within the facility conform to state licensure, accreditation, regulatory agency requirements, and company policies and procedures
Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example.
Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care
Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information and integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Responsibilities

Use knowledge and expertise to ensure that pharmaceutical processes and systems are followed appropriately according to policies and procedures, company performance, and accreditation standards
Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization
Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes
Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria
Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for all medications
Fill prescribed medications and affix labels as necessary
Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas, including sterilization as required
Order, label, and count stock medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and report stock needs and/or shortages
Will be assigned to departmental duties in other areas as needed.
Willingness to complete special projects as needed from management
Willingness to work assigned schedule and mandatory overtime in peak times