Pharmacy Technician $2000 SIGN ON BONUS!

Excelsia Injury Care•Norristown, PA

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works only under the direct, immediate, personal supervision of a pharmacist and supports pharmacy operations through handling medication containers, counting and packaging pills, tablets, and capsules, preparing labels, maintaining pharmacy records, and entering prescription, drug-order, and patient-profile information. The technician also answers calls and forwards them to the pharmacist when necessary, and performs other assigned duties. The role is subject to restrictions: the technician may not accept or transcribe oral orders or telephone prescriptions, enter or remain in the pharmacy when a pharmacist is not on duty, exercise independent professional judgment in pharmacy practice, or perform duties before being trained and the duties specified in written protocol. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the State of Pennsylvania, and medical terminology knowledge. Additional desired qualifications include six months of experience in a medical office environment, understanding of medical procedures and terminology, patient-management skills, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to interact effectively with doctors, patients, and coworkers. The role involves physical activities including sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs and ladders, working with arms extended, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Excelsia Injury Care describes itself as an outpatient injury-care provider with more than 100 patient care centers across several regions. The posting advertises a sign-on bonus, though it lists different amounts in the title and body.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State of Pennsylvania.
Medical terminology.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a medical office environment.
Basic understanding of medical procedures and terminology.
Tact and skill in patient management.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to effectively interact with doctors, patients, and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Work only under the direct, immediate, personal supervision of a pharmacist.
Carry containers of drugs in and around the pharmacy.
Count pills, tablets, and capsules and put them in containers.
Type and/or print labels.
Maintain records related to pharmacy practice.
Enter prescriptions, drug orders, and patient information in a patient profile.
Answer calls and forward them to the pharmacist on duty when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans through CareFirst, with PPO and HSA options available the first of the month after the hire date.
PTO accrued starting on the first day of work.
Eight company-recognized paid holidays plus a floating holiday.
Five days of sick leave each calendar year.
Employee Assistance Program.
Earned Wage Access.
Employee Assistance Fund.
Shopping discounts and travel perks through WorkingAdvantage.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid training opportunities.
Education Assistance Program.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.
Sign-on bonus; the posting states $2,000 in the title and $1,000 in the body.