Job Description
The Compounding Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist in accomplishing the technical components of the pharmacy business which will include, but not limited to : measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, recording amounts and dosages of medications. When appropriate or as needed, the Technician may be asked to perform the duties of a Data Entry Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician.
Shift and Hours
- Full Time
- Monday thru Friday
- 9 : 00 am - 6 : 00 pm
- At the discretion of the company and upon company needs
- Schedules, including the days of week, are subject to change upon shift or customer needs
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Answering incoming phone callsData EntryReceive and store incoming inventory or supplies, verify quantities against invoices, reporting any discrepancies immediately to the pharmacist.Inform Pharmacist or supervisor of stock needs and shortagesAccurately fill bottles / bubble cards or Medicine On Time containers with prescribed medications and affix labelsAssist Pharmacist with the accurate record keeping of CDS inventoryPrepackage and label unit-dose packaging of medicationsTake verbal authorizations from prescriber's office for refill of non-controlled prescriptions with no changes to strength or directionsReconstitute and compound bulk medicationsPrepare sterile compounded medicationsCommunicate effectively and appropriately to pharmacy staff of any needsAssists with record maintenance according to state, federal and company policies and proceduresOther duties as assignedSkills
Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be flexibleMust possess good mathematical skills. Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, this may include using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalsMust possess good time management skillsMust possess excellent written and verbal communication skillsAble to follow written and oral instruction efficiently and effectivelyMust be dedicated to providing exceptional customer serviceBe familiar with brand / generic drug names and general pharmacy terminologyRequirements
Must complete annual HIPPA trainingHigh School diploma or equivalentMust be legally able to work in the United StatesOklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit without disciplinary restrictionsExperience with pharmacy computer softwareMust complete required Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy training according to the standards of the boardMust complete any other job-related training that may occurTechnician must abide by all state and federal laws regarding the appropriate labeling and dispensing of prescription medicationsAbility to work agreed upon scheduleMust be punctual and dependable for assigned shiftsMust be able to typeAttend any company meetings as required by Pharmacist or supervisorPhysical Demands
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of timePick up and pinch small tablets with fingers, seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with handsSee objects at close vision and identify and distinguish colorsMust be able to look at computer screen for extended periods of timeMust be able to bend at the waist, squatMust be able to work with hands, see and hearMust be able to lift at least 25lbsConditions of Employment
Contingent upon a favorable pre-employment background check & drug screenContingent upon a favorable driving record check (if driving is required) as per insurance company regulationsMaintain a valid driver's licenseWork Environment
This job frequently involves a fast work pace in a retail pharmacy setting. Must be able to handle multiple tasks (Data Entry, answering incoming phone calls, filing prescriptions etc) daily.