Pharm Tech

PharmcareUSA•Phoenix, AZ

About The Position

PharmcareUSA is seeking a certified Pharmacy Technician for its closed-door, long-term care pharmacy business. The technician assists the Pharmacist with prescription input when appropriate, filling, dispensing, and IV compounding; prepares medications for delivery to facilities; supports walk-in customers and callers; and helps manage medication ordering, inventory, returns, and E-Kits. The role requires maintaining the applicable state pharmacy technician license or certification and working full-time, including weekends. Pay is commensurate with long-term-care experience. Full-time employees are eligible for the listed benefits.

Requirements

Certification as a pharmacy technician in the state where the employee will work.
Availability to work full-time, including weekends.
Critical evaluation skills.
Communication skills.
Relationship management skills.
Ethical practice.
Computer proficiency and technical aptitude, including the ability to use Microsoft products such as PowerPoint.
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
Ability to routinely use standard office equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, such as calculators, copy machines, and printers, continuously for up to 100% of the time.
Ability to talk and hear regularly to communicate effectively by phone and in person.
Ability to see continuously to recognize medications, detect inaccuracies, and observe others' work, with or without correction.
Ability to stand for long periods and walk, bend, kneel, reach, and stoop.
Ability to lift or transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds, up to 10% of the time.
Ability to tolerate a normal office or pharmacy environment and exposure to various medications.

Responsibilities

Assist the Pharmacist with prescription input when appropriate, filling, and dispensing.
Accurately and efficiently fill prescriptions and perform IV compounding as needed.
Fill prescriptions in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Answer telephone calls, assist callers when appropriate, or refer them to the Pharmacist.
Prepare medications for delivery to facilities according to the delivery schedule.
Assist walk-in customers or direct them to the appropriate department.
Assist with medication ordering from the wholesaler and proper inventory management.
Assist with medication returns and E-Kit management.
Maintain the required pharmacy technician license or certification.
Comply with corporate initiatives and use provided tools and resources as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.