Weekend Part-Time Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The primary role of the Weekend Part-Time Pharmacy Technician is to assist the pharmacist in the smooth operation of dispensing 340B, PAP, and NSC medications to Neighborhood Health patients at the Richmond Highway Pharmacy. This position requires a sincere dedication to the philosophy and mission of Neighborhood Health. The technician will work independently from general instructions when assigned tasks and efficiently with the team to support daily pharmacy operations. They must be able to communicate clearly and concisely, make accurate mathematical calculations, and maintain the confidentiality of work materials. The role involves interpreting services and pharmacy regulations to patients and families, requiring clear, effective, and succinct communication. The technician should be self-motivated and flexible to daily patient schedules and clinic needs, dealing with the public and staff tactfully and professionally. Opportunities may arise to assist with workflow improvements, lead projects, and support ad hoc needs. The employee will also perform additional duties as dictated by events and circumstances.
Requirements
- Valid Pharmacy Technician License in the state of Virginia is required.
- 1-2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician or recommendation from a pharmacy training program instructor.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse workforce and client base.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with information technology, electronic health records, and medical records or candidate that is computer savvy or comfortable working with various software programs and operating a computer preferred.
- Prefer candidate who is familiar with culturally diverse populations and cares for underserved populations.
- Seeking candidate fluent in Spanish.
- Knowledge of patient assistance programs and the pharmacy connection online software beneficial.
- Candidate familiar with common drug names and their functions would be ideal.
Responsibilities
- Assist the pharmacist fill prescriptions and dispensing exact drug dosages accurately in a high-paced environment.
- Maintain computerized patient profiles, input new prescriptions accurately, and confirm prescription orders are valid.
- Ensuring proper maintenance of pharmacy inventory control by "pulling" expired drugs; performing daily orders from a local distributor; verifying the accuracy of medication deliveries; storing medications in proper locations once they arrive.
- Communicating daily with doctors and clinical staff for medication refills and about order clarification issues via the electronic medical record.
- Help with timely fulfillment of all prescription orders and friendly customer service interaction with customers in person and over the phone.
- Performs basic functions of requesting refills from Novascripts and other patient assistance programs as needed.
- Undertake administrative tasks (e.g., record-keeping, prescription filing, document storage) as assigned.
- Comply with all security measures, quality standards, and all applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.
- Assist with developing, coordinating, and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the program or section area.
- May be assigned to various project lead roles to advance the development of the department and support ad hoc needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
