Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician Full Time Regular Full-Time Holley, NY, US 12 days ago

Requisition ID:

4501

Salary:

$20.00 Hourly At CDS RX we value our Employees by offering:

• Paid time off for Full and Part Time Employees (including your Birthday!), Vacation time, Personal time and Sick Time Accruals!
• Affordable health care coverage including health, dental, vision, starting as low as $10.00/month
• We invest in your Health! Get paid to stay healthy through our Employee Wellness Program
• 403(B) Retirement plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Employee referral program
• So much more!

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Summary:

Working with the Pharmacy Supervisor, resolves problems related to customer prescription inquiries and implements inventory control procedures. The Pharmacy Technician will be the main point of contact for interactions with the pharmacy and will be responsible for carrying out the day to day operations of the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacy Supervisor and other clinical team members with clinical programs as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Data entry of patient/facility information and prescription orders Customer service (i.e., receiving and processing order requests) Daily fill including controlled substances Prescription fulfillment (i.e., various packaging, ATP2, blister packaging, vials) Staging items for delivery or shipment Resolve billing issues Assist Pharmacist with management of appropriate inventory levels Respond to telephone inquiries, referring to appropriate staff as needed Complete special projects as assigned by supervisor May maintain records related to the use of pharmaceuticals and quality assurance activities as directed May maintain relationships with nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals regarding medication problems for individual patients May participate in the development of and coordinate orientation and training programs for other pharmacy technicians Demonstrate cultural competence by being respectful of and responsive to health beliefs, practices, cultural and language needs of the member and his/her support system Comply with all local, State, and Federal laws with regards to protected health information (PHI), including HIPAA Ensure pharmacy policies and procedures are followed Perform all other duties relevant to the position as assigned by supervisor. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with interdisciplinary team members, pharmacy patients, families, and providers Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Ability to organize complex information and make independent decisions Maintain all required certifications/training by State regulations Possess strong computer skills and efficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other applications Ability to efficiently and competently navigate electronic health records (EHR) and electronic medication administration records (eMAR)

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience 1-2 years' experience working in Long Term Care, retail, or hospital outpatient pharmacy preferred Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is preferred Ability to work independently and in a team environment Computer, email, fax and scan knowledge All experience and education requirements, except when required by federal, state, or local laws or requirements, may be waived at the discretion of management with the approval of the Executive Vice President, in collaboration with Human Resources.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Ability to sit continuously Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds Must be able to reach above shoulder level Ability to twist/turn upper body Able to use hands/arms repetitive action for fine manipulating, keyboarding, and typing The listed salary range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The offered salary will be determined by: Applicant qualifications and experience, education, position specific licensing/training and departmental budgets. CDS Life Transitions is committed to equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. CDS Life Transitions will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.