Pharmacy Assistant

Guardian Pharmacy Services Management•Dallas, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Guardian Pharmacy of Dallas-Fort Worth is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant in Arlington, Texas. The role supports general pharmacy duties and may assist in different positions throughout the pharmacy as needed. Duties include filling medications in the correct packaging according to home preference, accurately and within delivery timelines. The position works in a fast-paced, team-oriented pharmacy environment and requires careful attention to workflow, order accuracy, and delivery preparation. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with rotating weekend work every fifth weekend. During a weekend rotation, the employee works Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and has the preceding Thursday off. The pharmacy requires an eight-hour shift, and operating hours may change based on business needs. Guardian describes its work as delivering customized medication-management solutions to healthcare organizations serving seniors and people with complex care needs. The company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, with some health and insurance benefits limited to full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Advanced computer skills.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while adhering to strict deadlines.
Quality-minded approach, with motivation to identify errors and ask questions when something appears inaccurate.
Ability to work flexible hours; an eight-hour shift is required.
Ability to work the stated rotating weekend schedule.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a pharmacy operations system is preferred/required as stated in the posting.

Responsibilities

Assist in filling medication orders.
Prioritize work to ensure prescriptions are filled according to the delivery schedule.
Pull labels at regular intervals to keep workflow moving.
Sort and scan orders into the correct totes.
Monitor the delivery dashboard to ensure prescriptions due on the next run are scanned and all workflow steps are complete.
Check each tote to ensure its manifest accurately reflects its contents.
Return medications to the shelf routinely throughout the day.
Assist with the quarterly physical inventory process.
Communicate issues promptly to the Director, Pharmacy Operations.
Serve as a backup fill technician or cycle stager as directed by management and business needs.
Use appropriate auxiliary labels when needed.
Assist other packing-line technicians when appropriate.
Arrange delivery totes according to routes.
Sort checked medications into route-specific groups.
Prepare delivery manifests for supplemental medications when necessary.
Place delivery manifests, supplemental medications, and drug monographs into the correct totes.
Prepare controlled medications for delivery by placing them into bags as directed.
Keep the scanning area clean and orderly, with supplies, totes, and medications arranged practically.
Perform other essential functions and duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid basic life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability and optional short-term disability.
Voluntary employee and dependent life, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Guardian Angels employee assistance fund.
Paid holidays and sick days.
Vacation benefits based on years of service.