Retail Pharmacy Technician, Certified: Hrly, FT Mon - friday Only

Pharmacy Technician

This position comes with a $5,000 retention bonus

Position Highlights:

• Employee-centric: Competitive pay, excellent benefits, tuition assistance, retirement plan matching, recognition program, local discounts.
• Stability: Serving Erie and surrounding counties since 1876.
• Work/Life Balance: No weekends or holidays.
• Retention Bonus: $5,000

What You Will Do:

• Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor or a Registered Pharmacist – and according to the standard procedures – compounds and readies for dispensing medications and pharmaceutical supplies upon receiving orders from physicians or other qualified prescribers; maintains the drug inventory; maintains records; processes patient prescriptions and related orders and labels; inspects medication in the retail setting; and performs various other related duties.
• Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or pre-arranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame.
• Fills physician orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts, medication requisitions and specialty items/bins and delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas.
• Prepares sterile products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition).
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, rotating, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
• Utilizes pre-packaging machine, Pyxis.
• Performs monthly unit inspections of selected areas.
• Utilizes billing and other technician service functions in the pharmacy computer system.
• Generates reports, pick lists and labels as required.
• Answers the telephone and requests at the window.

What You Will Need:

• Current pharmacy technician certification required.
• High School diploma, or equivalent. College courses desirable, but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to organize work, have an attention to detail, and work under minimum supervision.
• Must be proficient in mathematics, basic and advanced pharmacy calculations and display essential critical thinking skills.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Must possess a valid State of Ohio motor vehicle operator's license and insurable under Firelands auto policy. Employee must provide proof of personal automobile liability insurance coverage upon request.

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