Pharmacy Technician-US APPLICANTS ONLY; SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE

Warm Valley Health Care•Fort Washakie, WY

About The Position

This position serves as a Pharmacy Technician with Warm Valley Health Care. Pharmacy technicians work autonomously and use independent judgment to perform a full range of duties. They assist the Pharmacist in providing optimal care and timely service in accordance with the mission, vision, and goals of Warm Valley Health Care and Pharmacy. The technician interprets, fills, and prepares prescriptions and medical supplies for Pharmacist verification; maintains drug stocks and pharmacy equipment; assists patients by telephone; performs medication storage and expiration checks; and maintains the ScriptPro dispensing robot. The role also involves maintaining patient information, packaging prescriptions for transit, and handling controlled substances securely when applicable. Applicants must submit a completed application and supporting documents. Preference is given first to qualified Eastern Shoshone tribal members, then other qualified federally recognized Indian tribal members, and then other qualified candidates. Indian Preference applicants must submit a Tribal Enrollment card or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB). Qualified veterans who provide documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214) are entitled to preference points during the interview process. Employment offers are contingent on a negative drug test, reference checks, and a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) required.
Must pass pre-employment drug screening.
Must successfully pass an employment background check.
Applicants must submit a completed application with supporting documents.
Applicants claiming Indian Preference must submit a copy of a Tribal Enrollment card or Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB).
Veterans seeking interview preference points must provide documentation of an honorable discharge (DD214).

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred but is not currently required; this may change as the clinic's mission evolves.
State of Wyoming licensure may allow the technician to become a pharmacist designee to generate prescription drug monitoring program reports.

Responsibilities

Accurately interpret, fill, and prepare prescriptions with appropriate medications and/or medical supplies for Pharmacist verification.
Order and procure drugs; receive shipments; maintain pharmacy and clinic drug stocks; and store drugs properly.
Answer telephone calls promptly and professionally to assist patients.
Keep the work area clean and orderly, with stock and equipment in assigned places and shelves and counters free of dust and debris.
Record expiration dates in the automatic prescription dispensing system when items are received.
Perform monthly inspections of assigned areas in the pharmacy, Omnicell, and crash carts to ensure medications are stored properly and soon-to-expire drugs are removed.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance on the ScriptPro robot.
Work under a variety of circumstances to maximize group productivity and quality.
Complete mandatory national, local, and Pharmacy training in a timely manner and comply with Warm Valley Health Care and Pharmacy regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.
Assemble prescriptions with the correct drug, strength, quantity, auxiliary labels, and prescription labels.
Use ScriptPro software to verify that patients receive the correct prescriptions.
Package prescriptions to help ensure they are not damaged in transit.
Search for, collect, and update patient information.
When applicable, document controlled-substance items in automated secured cabinets such as OmniCell in the pharmacy or clinic.
Ensure proper handoffs when receiving or delivering controlled substances and never leave these medications unsecured.
Report unresolved discrepancies to the immediate supervisor and assist with investigating, witnessing, and resolving discrepancies.
If licensed through the State of Wyoming, potentially serve as a pharmacist designee to generate prescription drug monitoring program reports.