Retail Pharmacy Technician - Lagrange, GA

4610 West Georgia Medical Center, Inc.•LaGrange, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED Diploma from an accredited program.
CPHT - Cert Pharmacy Tech, required.
PHT - Registered Pharmacy Tech, required.
Must be licensed by the State of Georgia.
Minimal typing skills.
Basic computer skills.
Good oral communication skills.
Good mentoring skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Exposure/experience in all phases of retail pharmacy operations.
Experience in a retail pharmacy setting including exposure to retail pharmacy operations, data entry into pharmacy software system, purchasing/inventory control, controlled substance documentation, data intake from customers, and good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacists in providing quality pharmaceutical care to all patients by performing technical duties in the pharmacy department, working under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
Retrieve prescription orders, count, pour, measure and weigh tablets and medications, mix medications, select the proper prescription container, create prescription labels, maintain patient profiles, complete cash register transactions, answer phones, take inventory of over-the-counter medications, and be aware of the latest medicines and their availability.
Acquire necessary information from patients to properly fill prescriptions, ensuring all legally required data is obtained.
Utilize existing computer software programs to process prescriptions, including dealing with third-party payers and resolving electronic adjudication issues.
Accurately record prescriptions dispensed and contact physicians and benefits providers as necessary.
Complete third-party insurance forms and other required paperwork.
Complete cash transactions with customers using POS equipment and credit card processing machines.
Run end-of-day reports from the POS cash register and perform proper business closing procedures.
Handle telephone transactions courteously and represent the business well over the phone.
Provide a professional and confidential environment for customers.
Ensure compliance with all Federal and State rules and regulations pertaining to the scope of practice of a retail pharmacy.
Inventory and stock prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplies.
Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Generate reports from the pharmacy computer system.
Prepare/compound ointments, creams, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.