Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

November 09, 2023

Department:

70007905 Community Pharmacy Westhealth

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every 4th

Job Summary:

The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management and customer service. May assists with other pharmacy projects.

Our Pharmacy Technicians play a critical role in providing world class care and personalized support to patients with complex medication needs. Use your expertise and attention to detail to enhance the overall patient experience, ultimately improving the quality of life for our valued patients.

Key Position Details:

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Prescription Filling
  • Order entry into pharmacy management software
  • Fulfilment of reviewed orders
  • Final dispense according to disposition
  • Reduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions and other standard practices
• Customer Service
  • Provides service to internal and external customers
  • Greets patients, employees and staff in a timely and courteous manner
  • Obtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription filling
  • Advocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistance
• Technician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distribution
  • Inventory Management – receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies
  • Medication picking in support of prescription filling
  • Restocks automated dispensing robots
  • May troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment
  • May assist with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies
• Complete and document quality assurance activities
  • Monitors expiration dating
  • Performs cleaning
  • Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred
• College of Pharmacy student in their first year of program (ineligible for intern registration) preferred
• 0 to 2 years of retail pharmacy experience preferred or
• 0 to 2 years of customer service experience preferred
• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required if working in the state of MN upon hire

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently