Pharmacy Associate
About The Position
Scope of Responsibilities: Works under direct supervision and accurately assists in the processing, filling and shipping of medication orders. Job Summary: Assist technicians and various support staff in the order fulfillment process. Assist in inventory control and station replenishment. Job Duties: Pull drugs and match NDC to prescription labels when filling prescriptions Check and inspect incoming medication orders for accuracy Responsible to assist in the upkeep and cleanliness of each work station and the facility Responsible for the proper and accurate filling of each individual order Contacts customers on outgoing express shipments and address verification Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor Responsible to maintain quality assurances of all dispensings Assist other areas of the pharmacy as needed daily May assist in orienting and training new employees Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organization skills
- Outstanding customer service skills
- General knowledge of medications and physician orders
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize
- Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test
- HIPPA Privacy Course
- HIPPA Security Course
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course
- MethGuard Course
- HIPPA Privacy CE Mastery Exam
- HIPPA Security CE Mastery Exam
- Fraud, Waste, and Abuse CE Mastery Exam
- MethGuard CE Mastery Exam
- Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with
- Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities
- Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work
- Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences
- Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm
- Customer Service: Must provide appropriate customer service (for all customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately
- Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits
- Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams
- Must be able to work nights and weekends as required
- Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts
- Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
- Drug test
- Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
- Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position
Nice To Haves
- Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred
- Preferred: AS Degree or Higher in Business Administration or related field
Responsibilities
- Pull drugs and match NDC to prescription labels when filling prescriptions
- Check and inspect incoming medication orders for accuracy
- Assist in the upkeep and cleanliness of each work station and the facility
- Proper and accurate filling of each individual order
- Contacts customers on outgoing express shipments and address verification
- Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor
- Maintain quality assurances of all dispensings
- Assist other areas of the pharmacy as needed daily
- Assist in orienting and training new employees
- Completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
