PHARMACY TECHNICIAN FT [0362]

A Team Solutions LLC•Shawnee, KS

5d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

A-Team Solutions is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for full-time positions to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consolidated Mail Outpatient Pharmacy (CMOP) facility. The CMOP uses automated and manual procedures to prepare and dispense various types of prescriptions and medical products directly to patients via mail. The role involves operating and supporting automated and manual filling equipment, and preparing prescription orders for dispensing. Shift openings are available for 9:30 am - 6:00 pm.

Requirements

Certified Technicians (CPhT) shall hold a current valid certification by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Exam for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Non-certified technicians must have 6 months of experience in a retail or hospital pharmacy setting, or be a graduate of an Academic Technician Training Educational Program (unless otherwise authorized by the respective CMOP).
Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Must have basic typing and PC computer skills.
Must have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
Must read, understand, speak, and write English fluently.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; push or pull up to 150 pounds on a rolling cart or using a pallet jack.
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time (8-10 hours), stoop, reach upward and withstand various types of repetitive motion.
Must be a U.S. citizen or show proof of citizenship or legal residency in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Certification is highly encouraged as several processes and certain equipment will require certified technicians.
Not all pharmacy technicians will be required to be certified or registered (unless required by State Guidelines).

Responsibilities

Responsible for day-to-day coordination of contract pharmacist staff activities.
Orient new contract technicians and assist with evaluating performance.
Prepares and dispenses medications, and maintains related records for patients.
Prepares, packages, labels, and distributes medication doses prescribed by physicians.
Maintains inventories of drugs and supplies, stocks shelves, rotates stock, and checks expiration dates of pharmaceuticals.
Fills/stocks medications in various automated devices.
Operates various types of pharmacy automation, including Autofill devices, Baker Cells, Kalish cells, A-frames, repackaging equipment, and electronic scales.
Reads computer screens, uses scanning equipment, and selects specific drugs/products required to fill an order by name, strength, and National Drug Code (NDC) number.
Cleans cells and performs first-level preventative maintenance, including cleaning lights, vacuuming, and making minor adjustments to equipment.
Understands the precautions required when handling hazardous materials and hazardous waste.
Other duties as assigned.