Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required, higher level education preferred.
• Must be Registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the Board of Pharmacy in the state where Clearway Health operates prior to the start date or per state requirements where registration is only valid upon employment.
• Active National Certification verified by PTCB or ExCPT is preferred.
• 2+ years of pharmacy-related experience required.
• Requires effective interpersonal skills to interact appropriately with patients, families/visitors, colleagues, and others.
• Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret, and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy, and dependability.
• Additional language skills (beyond that of English) appropriate to the patient population served is helpful.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize essential tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to perform work accurately and pay attention to detail, including being able to perform general mathematical functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, ratios & proportions).
• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of the ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Must maintain the required level of competency to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Providing the highest level of customer service, whether it is answering calls or warmly greeting patients in person.
• Assisting with medication preparation, ensuring everything is all right.
• Preparing the product for use, which includes packaging, repacking, compounding, bar-coding, or any other necessary manipulation.
• Ensuring medication preparation is carried out in strict compliance with laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and our client’s policies and procedures, including participating in a double-check system for all preparations.
• Delivering the product to patient care areas while upholding its integrity, security, and confidentiality.
• Maintaining proficiency and comfort with various technology such as automated dispensing machines, robotics, barcoding systems, computer applications, and other pharmacy and general technology solutions.
• Strict adherence to all federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and compliance with all accreditation standards.
• Staying updated on all policies and procedures of the department and the organization, ensuring strict adherence.
• Helping with inventory control, encompassing receiving, stocking, and replenishment of stock.
• Receiving various products, such as those from wholesalers and direct shipments, and stocking them according to legal storage requirements and the client’s policy.
• Diligently checking all products to ensure they are within their use-by date and suitable for use, following processes developed by department leadership.
• Actively monitoring and replenishing the stock of medications and supplies, while also communicating ordering needs to Pharmacists and purchasers in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe working area, as required, ensuring that the pharmacy remains compliant with all relevant regulations.
• Playing an active role in developing performance or quality improvement initiatives, actively participating in idea creation and the initiation and execution of projects.
• Demonstrating commitment to ongoing performance and quality improvement initiatives through active participation and cooperation in executing ideas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active National Certification verified by PTCB or ExCPT is preferred.