Pharmacy Technician, Animal Health

Cencora•Elizabethtown, PA

31d•Onsite

About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. Apply today! Job Details The Pharmacy technician works under close supervision of the pharmacist to dispense prescription drug products to end-users. This position is categorized as compliance critical and, as such, requires and is assigned responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all regulatory requirements. Demonstrates mastery of daily workflow processes and procedures that are reflected in the role of a level I pharmacy technician.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED completed
National Pharmacy Technician certification is required in states where mandated by the Pharmacy Board and preferred in states where it is not mandated
Must be unrestricted and either licensed or registered in the resident state as required, OR eligible for participation and completion within six months of hire in an approved employer technician training program to obtain the State Board Pharmacy Technician license to continue employment if applicable
Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent knowledge of pharmacy operations
Working knowledge of pharmaceutical industry and drug distribution practices
Demonstrated excellence in customer service
Business and financial acumen
Strong analytical and mathematical skills
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Effective interpersonal skills to work within a multi-disciplinary team
Effective organizational skills; attention to detail
Ability to consistently meet deadlines
Excellent problem-solving skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Excellent time management skills
Organized, with the ability to multi-task and maintain accuracy
Meticulous attention to detail

Nice To Haves

One or more years of related pharmacy experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Enters prescriptions into dispensing system
Retrieves and labels prescription drug products.
Totes prescription orders following pharmacist verification in preparation of product shipment.
Maintains pharmacy inventory by organizing, restocking medications and pharmacy supplies in designated locations.
Ensures work environment is kept tidy in accordance with pharmacy standards.
Maintains licensure necessary for employment in accordance with state and federal requirements.
Physically capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and ascending and descending stairs as a requirement to manage and process prescription orders.
Effectively communicates with customers.
May access, input, and retrieve information from pharmacy computers.
Assists pharmacist with the retrieval of information to perform patient consultations.
Refers veterinarian and customer medical inquiries to the pharmacist.
Demonstrates knowledge of the layout of the pharmacy/building and location of drug products.
Demonstrates knowledge of basic warehouse processes for safety and order filling.
Exhibits proficiency when in use of RF scanner to pick products and complete associated tasks in a timely manner.
Demonstrates correct identification of MOT (Mode of Transportation) of orders and appropriate sorting of pick tickets based on MOT.
Demonstrates an understanding of navigating bin locations within the warehouse.
Correctly stages orders on the pharmacy countertop.
Understands the process for matching processed summary sheets with picked orders.
Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate labeling technique and sets orders in organized fashion for pharmacist final verification.
Understands how to determine an order has been checked by a pharmacist.
Can correctly assess MOT to complete the toting process.
Able to demonstrate where to deliver toted orders for packing and shipping based on MOT.
Able to demonstrate, identify and separate pharmacy prescription only orders from pharmacy prescription/warehouse OTC combined orders – Understands the process for combining the orders.
Able to demonstrate how to answer the intercom phone system, identify self as a pharmacy technician, transfer a call, and take a call on hold.
Exhibits scheduling availability consistent with the needs of the business, which may include working beyond scheduled hours to ensure all orders are completed daily.
May guide, work closely with, and line balance other pharmacy technicians to optimize workflow.
Monitor production demands and inventory levels during the shift to ensure timely fulfillment of orders.
Monitors workflow and prioritizes tasks accordingly to ensure orders are processed in alignment with the needs of the business.
Works in conjunction with other technicians and pharmacists to resolve workflow issues and product shortages effectively.
Required to obtain national certification if residing in a state that requires national pharmacy technician certification by the applicable Board of Pharmacy to maintain active licensure.
Obtain forklift certification and demonstrate the ability to retrieve pallet-sized orders if required by the pharmacy operations.
Able to demonstrate how to enter and process new orders and refills in the pharmacy dispensing system
Understands the process for verifying and interpreting prescriptions and standing orders on file to ensure compliance while performing data entry in pharmacy dispensing system
Can process and print a wave in the order management system to maintain optimal workflow and is able to demonstrate how to drop pharmacy orders out of IBS XT or SCALE.
Can verify account and order information when needed.
Directs pharmacy technician team members to ensure the workflow is properly maintained and resolves order processing issues in accordance with company policy.
Supports orientation and training of newly hired pharmacy technicians to facilitate compliance with the approved training program as assigned.
Collaborates with the inventory team to enhance efficiency in product retrieval for order processing.
Assists with implementing process changes to the workflow.
Assists with managing pharmacy prescription files in compliance with state and federal legal requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members’ ability to live with purpose every day.
In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.
For details, visit https://www.virtualfairhub.com/cencora

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