Pharmacy Production Technician

MedWiz of Kentucky LLC•Lexington, KY

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Pharmacy Technician plays a vital role in the accurate and efficient packaging and distribution of medications to patients. This multifaceted role encompasses three key responsibilities: Filling Technician, Pre-packer, and Toter. Pharmacy experience is preferred but not required, and on-the-job training is available for highly motivated individuals seeking a career change. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Predictable, reliable, and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job role.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
State license to handle medication
Pharmacy Technician Certification
Ability to read and interpret documents such as medication documentation, business correspondence and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and business correspondence
Ability to speak effectively, both in person and by telephone, to customers or employees of the organization
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Ability to understand and interpret statistical reports, data charts and graphs

Nice To Haves

1-3 years of pharmacy experience
CPHT certification
Intermediate proficiency with Pharmacy and medication distribution software
Experience with long term care pharmacy software

Responsibilities

Print medication labels accurately and ensure they correspond with the prescriptions.
Hand-pack medications following established protocols and safety guidelines.
Submit packed medications to pharmacists for verification and quality assurance.
Maintain organized workstations and restock supplies for the upcoming shifts.
Achieve production targets by efficiently packing blister cards, aiming to pack 35 blister cards per hour, totaling up to 250 per day.
Review the day's forecast and anniversary lists to determine the medications to be packaged.
Utilize automation machinery to pack medications into sleeves designed to hold 7-30 days' worth of supplies.
Ensure accuracy and quality control during the automated packaging process.
Troubleshoot minor issues with the automation equipment and escalate problems as necessary.
Collaborate with the Filling Technicians and Pharmacists to ensure seamless coordination of medication packaging.
Verify the accuracy of medications before packaging for delivery.
Scan each medication item to ensure proper tracking within the system.
Place verified medications into appropriate facility receptacles according to delivery schedules.
Re-scan medications after placement to verify their correct location.
Safely and securely bag medications for delivery, maintaining the integrity of the packaging and preventing damage.