Pharmacy Assistant
About The Position
Assists in general pharmacy duties as directed, may be asked to assist in various positions throughout the pharmacy as needed. Duties may include the filling of medications in correct packaging according to home preference, without error, and in a timely manner. The work environment is fast-paced and team-oriented, requiring the ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines. Quality is paramount, with a motivation to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate. The company offers a generous benefits package and a work culture that supports the core value of, “Treat others as you would like to be treated.”
Requirements
- Work Ethic/Integrity – must possess intrinsic drive to excel coupled with values in line with company philosophy
- Problem Solving – ability to analyze causes and solve problems at both a strategic and functional level
- Team Oriented – ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all team members
- Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred/required
- Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines
- Ability to solve problems with minimal direction
- Great attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment working on multiple tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines
- Quality minded; motivated to seek out errors and inquire when something appears inaccurate
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma or GED preferred
Responsibilities
- Assist in filling medication orders
- Prioritizes work to ensure prescriptions are filled per delivery schedule
- Pull labels at regular intervals to keep workflow moving
- Sort and scan all orders to the correct tote
- Monitor the delivery dashboard to ensure all prescriptions due on the next run have been scanned and all workflow steps completed.
- Perform checks on each tote to ensure the manifest accurately reflects the contents of the tote.
- Return medications to shelf routinely throughout the day
- Assist in quarterly physical inventory process
- Communicate any issues with the Director, Pharmacy Operations in a timely manner.
- Serve as back-up fill tech or cycle stager as directed by management as business needs require
- Use appropriate auxiliary labels when needed
- Provide assistance to other packing line technicians when appropriate
- Arrange delivery totes according to appropriate routes
- Sort checked medications into route-specific groups
- Write up delivery manifests for supplemental medications when necessary
- Place delivery manifests, supplemental medications, and drug monographs into correct totes
- Prepare controlled medications for delivery by placing them into bags, as directed
- Maintain clean and orderly scanning area, by keeping supplies, totes, and medications arranged in a logical and practical manner
- Other essential functions and duties may be assigned as needed
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
- Multiple health plan options including copay (FSA-eligible) and HSA eligible plans
- Wellness Incentive Program
- Dental and Vision plans
- Company-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage
- Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance
- Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid holidays and sick days
- Generous vacation benefits based on years of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
