Pharmacy Technician

NaphCare•Birmingham, AL

14d•Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to join our team of pharmacy professionals in our Corporate office in Birmingham, AL. Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for receiving and filling prescription requests for patients and completing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor. The Pharmacy Technician assists in preparing medications, maintaining inventory, and ensuring proper documentation. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to: Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization. Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes. Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria. Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate. Maintain proper storage and security conditions for all medications. Fill prescribed medications and affix labels as necessary. Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas, including sterilization as required. Order, label, and count stock medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data. Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and report stock needs and/or shortages. Willingness to be trained (if necessary) and work in a USP797/800 clean room environment as necessary to meet business needs. Must complete at least sufficient hours of CEU to maintain Technician license. Ensure that all pharmaceutical services provided within the facility conform to state licensure, accreditation, regulatory agency requirements, and company policies and procedures. Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example. Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care. Will be assigned to Keying, packing, order fulfillment, and inventory replenishment duties as needed Willingness to complete special projects as needed from management Willingness to work assigned schedule and mandatory overtime in peak times

Requirements

Must hold and maintain a current, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician certification issued by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy with a minimum of 1 year experience
Attention to detail, strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a commitment to patient safety
Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
Must pass a drug screen and criminal background check
Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Nice To Haves

PTCB certification and USP 797/800 experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with clients, peers, and employees at all levels within the organization.
Maintain clear lines of communication throughout issue-resolution processes.
Demonstrate personal performance based on professional practice standards, relevant statutes, rules and regulations and organizational criteria.
Receive written prescription or refill requests and verify that information is complete and accurate.
Maintain proper storage and security conditions for all medications.
Fill prescribed medications and affix labels as necessary.
Clean and maintain all equipment and work areas, including sterilization as required.
Order, label, and count stock medications, chemicals, and supplies, and enter inventory data.
Receive and store incoming supplies, verify quantities against invoices, and report stock needs and/or shortages.
Willingness to be trained (if necessary) and work in a USP797/800 clean room environment as necessary to meet business needs.
Must complete at least sufficient hours of CEU to maintain Technician license.
Ensure that all pharmaceutical services provided within the facility conform to state licensure, accreditation, regulatory agency requirements, and company policies and procedures.
Demonstrate professionalism by using objectivity, maintaining self-control when under pressure, separating professional from personal issues, displaying emotional maturity, maintaining a high degree of integrity, and promoting a positive work environment by setting an example.
Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on client and/or vendor relations or patient care.
Will be assigned to Keying, packing, order fulfillment, and inventory replenishment duties as needed
Willingness to complete special projects as needed from management
Willingness to work assigned schedule and mandatory overtime in peak times