Pharmacy Technician In Training, Central Fill, Health And Wellness Central Operations - Health And Wellness

Wal-Mart • Litchfield Park, AZ

46d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy is a specialized type of pharmacy that focuses on processing and dispensing of prescriptions for multiple retail pharmacy locations within a region. Unlike a traditional pharmacy, Central Fill is full of automation allowing prescriptions to be filled fast and accurately, but the best part of Central Fill pharmacy is taking care of our patients in the community. While we are not patient facing, our job provides retail pharmacies the ability to spend much deserved time providing clinical services and education to the communities they serve. We're looking for Pharmacy Technicians in Training to support operations at our new Central Fill Pharmacy in Litchfield Park, AZ. We have opportunities across multiple shifts; including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd; based on production needs and workload. Join our Pharmacy Technician Trainee program and have an opportunity to become a Registered or Certified Pharmacy Technician! No experience necessary!

Requirements

• Meets state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician, such as minimum age, qualification, registration, certification, and/or licensure when required by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Must obtain national certification issued by PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT) within one year of job entry in Walmart designated states

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma through Live Better U and Penn Foster

Responsibilities

• Maintains and tracks medication inventory by sorting placing and storing freight in appropriate locations restocking and replenishing medication in appropriate location reporting low stock levels ensuring stock rotation on a first in first out basis to assist in shrinkage control performing inventory cycle counts assisting with physical counts for inventories creating reports using inventory information systems and monitoring prescription inventory for expired pharmaceuticals.
• Supports facility with reporting and paperwork to ensure productivity and pharmaceutical integrity by entering and modifying pharmaceutical data on system and forms processing and submitting paperwork creating and maintaining documentation for example files manuals forms records supplies and communications for example memos correspondence identifying and resolving discrepancies in record or files preparing reports of pharmacy activities and inventory for example state board mandated testing of counting devices and informing management about incorrect or inefficient processes and improper service procedures.
• Promotes and maintains the pharmacy professional reputation and delivers pharmacy products and services to patients in accordance with local state and federal laws and corporate policies and procedures by assisting the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process stocking and rotating merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers handling claims and returns completing maintaining and securing paperwork forms and other required documentation and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensures fulfillment of pharmacy prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist in an automated central fill pharmacy in order to maintain a continuous and consistent workflow to meet daily production and quality goals by using the scanner to identify and select pharmaceutical product and quantity for prescription orders verifying the size and strength of the product before processing order verifying display for pack and quantity entering expiration date and lot numbers labeling prescriptions weighing medication for accuracy of quantity counting or pouring medication for prescription orders preparing packages and distributing medications in a fast paced production environment and replenishing automated counting machines.
• Maintains quality accuracy and integrity of inventory for example pharmaceuticals supplies by utilizing automated inventory control scanner and system to track and ensure the timely and appropriate delivery and stocking of pharmaceuticals and supplies ensuring adherence to and documentation of inventory control procedures for example product strategies product description discrepancies auditing and testing pill cell performance per prescribed schedule and procedures managing pill cell information database troubleshooting issues with pill cell performance identifying and properly discarding hazardous waste processing recalled and expired pharmaceuticals and disposing or processing return of outdated stock for credit.
• Maintains pharmacy systems and technology for example inventory systems automated medication counting machines by preparing informational and related records and reports to ensure accurate data and system compliance with policies and regulations monitoring inventory levels and expiration dates for pharmaceuticals calibrating machines applying settings to pill or capsule specifications to minimize breakage ensuring medications are continuously replenished by utilizing the computer and scanner screen and troubleshooting pill cell issues for example jamming throughout production.
• Complies with company policies procedures and standards of ethics and integrity by implementing related action plans using the Open Door Policy: and applying these in executing business processes and practices.
• Completes work assignments and priorities by using policies data and resources collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers and other business partners identifying priorities deadlines and expectations carrying out tasks communicating progress and information determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities and adapting to and learning from change difficulties and feedback.
• Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Benefits

• At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet.
• Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.
• Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.
• You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.
• Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: General Merchandise Retailers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees