Lead Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy

Health First Careers • Palm Bay, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Pharmacy Tech provides superior quality, competitive value and outstanding service by providing technical advice and assistance to the pharmacy tech supervisor, mentoring and training pharmacy technicians, and expertly performing all tasks a regular pharmacy technician will perform. This role also involves assisting pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records.

Requirements

• National pharmacy technician certification by the PCTB or ExCPT required
• Current State of Florida Pharmacy Technician registration or current State of Florida Pharmacy Intern registration required
• Technician staff scheduling
• Pharmacy Purchasing
• Controlled Medications

Nice To Haves

• Repetitive use of hands and fingers; good hand and wrist dexterity
• Typing and/or computer work for 8-10 hours/day
• Good eyesight to read labels/prescriptions
• Good hearing to understand phone instructions/orders
• Ability to work in noisy distracting atmosphere, to handle frequent interruptions, to adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• Walk, bend, stoop, twist, sit, stand for long periods of time, 8-10 hours a day
• May require lifting and carrying light loads (Up to 40 lbs.)
• Ability to work independently
• Patience
• Leadership
• Positive attitude
• Cooperation
• Works well with others
• Friendly
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail - thoroughness
• Attention to accuracy
• Organized
• Good communications skills (orally and in writing)
• Ability to handle and work well under stress
• Good listening skills
• Good social skills
• Perform multiple tasks at one time

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and assistance to pharmacy tech supervisor
• Mentor and train pharmacy technicians
• Perform all tasks a regular pharmacy technician will perform
• Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution
• Maintain drug inventory
• Maintain patient records
• Assist Pharmacy Tech Supervisor with daily and bi-weekly scheduling
• Provide input and attend management and staff meetings
• Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized
• Keep pharmacy equipment clean
• Help maintain an accurate inventory
• Be available to staff and/or members for questions, comments, and concerns
• Deliver medication and supplies to patients and associates
• Answer requests at the window and coordinate stat deliveries if the need arises
• Ensure that prescriptions that are 10 days or older are put back into the inventory
• Help maintain accurate controlled narcotic inventory
• Carry out all special projects and mandates assigned by management

Benefits

• Diversity and inclusion are essential for our continued growth and evolution.
• Working together, we strive to build and nurture a culture that recognizes, encourages, and respects the diverse voices of our associates.
• Different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more collaborative work environment that delivers better results.
• It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our associates, customers, and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed