Pharmacy Technician - Long Term Care

Southern Pharmacy Services Winston-Salem - Kernersville, NC

Full-time - Entry Level

Kernersville, NC

251-500 employees

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician - Long Term Care position at Southern Pharmacy Services involves entering and processing prescriptions accurately and efficiently within a fast-paced environment. The role is crucial in delivering customized medication management solutions to healthcare organizations serving seniors and individuals with complex care needs. The technician will work collaboratively with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality service and support for customers.

Responsibilities

• Enter new and refill prescriptions into the operating system accurately and timely.
• Triage incoming fax prescriptions to ensure timely dispensing.
• Ensure proper notes in the computer and cycle fill coding.
• Calculate and/or verify the correct dosage based on the prescription.
• Demonstrate caring, understanding, and courtesy when responding to customer calls.
• Route calls appropriately to ensure top-level service.
• Complete all prescriptions assigned for processing during the regular shift.
• Receive, evaluate, process, and follow up with doctors' offices on all refills assigned.
• Develop proficiency in the utilization of all pharmacy systems.
• Assist with filing of completed orders, packaging of medications, and inventory as needed.
• Maintain data entry records for cycle medication and process cycle medication orders needing renewal.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (per state requirements).
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (per state requirements); National Certification preferred (PTCB).
• 2+ years of related experience (advanced degree may substitute for experience).
• Advanced computer skills; pharmacy operations system experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and deliver to deadlines.
• Ability to solve problems with minimal direction.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in long-term care pharmacy services.
• Knowledge of medication management solutions.
• Familiarity with document imaging and legacy pharmacy computer operating systems.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match
• Multiple health plan options including copay and HSA eligible plans
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Dental and Vision plans
• Company-paid basic life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life/AD&D insurance
• Optional accident, critical illness, and short-term disability coverage
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid holidays and sick days
• Generous vacation benefits based on years of service.