A Pharmacy Technician works under the direction of a pharmacist to dispense prescription medications. Serves customers and helps to fill prescriptions. Works in a retail pharmacy or healthcare facility.
Sterling Pharmacy in Worthington, MN is part of Astrup Companies•an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70+ year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect. Looking for a Full-time (~40 hours/week) candidate! Hours of operation are Monday through
Friday:
8:30 am•6:00 pm,
Saturday:
9:00am•3:00pm. This position would be a Monday•Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts with competitive wages. We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program! Willing to train for non-experienced applicants! Wage is negotiable and will be discussed during the interview process. To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com
Qualifications:
Required:
o High School Diploma or GED o Basic computer skills o Excellent customer service skills
Preferred:
o Pharmacy or medical related background o Certification as a
Pharmacy Technician Job Description:
The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities:
Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion Complete required continuing education annually Review patient information on the Pioneer system for accuracy Receive new prescriptions physically from patients Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax Answer telephone in three rings Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refill Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category Provide the best possible service to all of our customers Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employee Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow Clean work area and the pharmacy Complete other duties as assigned
Performance Requirements:
Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents. Be able to multitask Be focused and disciplined Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis Display strong customer service skills Innovate•Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization Embrace our Guiding Principles. Use them to guide decision making. Go Beyond!
Physical Requirements & Work Demands:
This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
Working Environment:
This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00•$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Pet insurance Professional development assistance Profit sharing Retirement plan Store discount Vision insurance
