Pharmacy Technician FT

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia•Atlanta, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Vincent de Paul Georgia (SVdP) envisions a more just and compassionate Georgia, where every neighbor lives with dignity and opportunity. Our mission is to serve our neighbors with love and respect: delivering help, hope and pathways to self-sufficiency. With a core focus on preventing homelessness, fighting hunger, and improving health, we are the oldest and largest state-wide social service nonprofit. Our programs include rental and utility assistance, food recovery and distribution, and prescription fulfillment through an onsite pharmacy. Our essential elements are Faith, Friendship and Service, and we strive to practice the Vincentian Virtues of Simplicity, Selflessness, Gentleness, Humility and Zeal. Services are provided through the headquarters’ (Council) facility in Chamblee, GA, 74 Conferences (parish-based chapters) throughout the state, and 9 Thrift Stores. To learn more about SVdP Georgia and our programs, visit our website at www.svdpgeorgia.org Feed. Clothe. House. Heal. Summary: The St. Vincent de Paul Georgia Community Pharmacy provides maintenance medications to treat diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, and other chronic conditions at no cost to neighbors in need who meet our required qualifications. The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacy Director with all Pharmacy related operational duties. Applicants should be available Monday - Friday from 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Active Pharmacy Technician license issued by the GA Board of Pharmacy
Must be at least 18 years old
Accuracy and attention to detail
Effective communication skills
Ability to maintain clients’ confidential information
Knowledge of basic pharmacy calculations
Compassionate and empathetic
Basic knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology
Basic knowledge of generic and trade names of commonly prescribed medications

Nice To Haves

Active Pharmacy Technician license issued by the GA Board of Pharmacy
Pharmacy technician experience: 2 years

Responsibilities

Maintain confidentiality of client information in accordance with HIPPA
Assist pharmacy team with screening and processing client applications
Establish and maintain patient profiles via pharmacy software
Accurately prepare medications from stock bottles for dispensing
Repackage and label products and extemporaneous doses
Receive and input prescription orders into pharmacy software system
Dispense refill medications and over-the-counter products in accordance with existing procedures
Request and receive prescription refills from physicians
Provide clients with necessary information about their prescriptions
Monitor and maintain inventory of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies
Place orders for required inventory
Receive and record medications and pharmaceutical products
Stock shelves
Sort and properly label donated medication, DME, and medical supplies