Pharmacy Floor Technician - Intern

Synchrony Pharmacy Des Moines • Urbandale, IA

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About The Position

Job Description Summary:Provides assistance with measuring, mixing, counting out, labeling and recording amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders under the direction of a Pharmacist.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician as required by State regulatory requirements.
• Exemplary computer skills that include knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of products.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• One year of pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Receives written prescription or refill requests. Ensures and verifies that information is complete and accurate.
• Prepacks for the floor bulk medications, fill bottles with prescribed medications and type and affix labels.
• Answers telephones, responds to questions or requests. Directs inquires as needed to various departments.
• Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Assists facilities/departments by answering basic questions, locating items, or referring them to the pharmacist for medication information.
• Establishes or maintains patient profiles, including lists of medications by individual patients.
• Orders, labels, and counts stock of medications, chemicals, or supplies and enters inventory data into computerized pharmacy systems.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies, verifies quantities against invoices, checks for outdated medications in current inventory and informs supervisor of stock needs and shortages.
• Mix pharmaceutical preparations, according to written prescriptions.
• Assists with special projects as needed.
• Minimal travel including overnight stay as necessary.
• Supports location, departmental goals, and the overall objectives of the Company.
• Complies with all laws, regulations and standards of ethical conduct.
• Responsible for uncompromising levels of cleanliness and safety.
• Performs all job duties with a friendly positive and team-oriented approach.
• Maintains professional/technical competencies and proficiencies for job responsibilities.
• Complies with all Company policies, procedures, rules and standards.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED