Floating Pharmacy Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

The Floating Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical services to long-term care residents in a manner that maximizes quality, patient safety and exceptional customer service. This position ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures, and applicable laws and regulations.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• General Duties

o Provide dispensing assistance under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist

o Process daily workflow to provide timely and efficient medication delivery

o Assist with inventory control

o Actively participate in quarterly physical inventory count

o Ensure compliance with all record keeping requirements

o Communicate information effectively to supervisor and others in a timely matter

o Maintain proficiency with computer systems

o Effectively demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and continually strive to improve quality standards

o Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials in compliance with HIPAA regulations

o Adhere to the principles of the Employee Standards and Code of Conduct and reports any violations

o Knowledgeable and compliant with current company policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

o Attend meetings and in-services as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess required skills and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed
• Maintain an established work schedule
• Effectively use interpersonal and communications skills including tact and diplomacy
• Effectively use organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow through
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Effectively demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; continually strive to improve quality standards
• Maintain an established work schedule
• Successful completion of required training
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Abide by attendance guidelines
• Independent discretion/decision making
• Reliable transportation
• Position may require flexible hours, unscheduled overtime or occasional week-end work
• Must be able to speak and write in English
• Travel may be required

Required Computer Software/Equipment used:

• Various operating systems
• Standard office equipment
• Microsoft Suite applications
• Desktop, laptop and/or iPad
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• License/Certification/Education:

o High school diploma or equivalent

o Completion of pharmacy technician program preferred

o Active Mississippi Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required

o Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) preferred

o Must complete continuing education in pharmacy-related topics as required to maintain certification

• Experience:

o One (1) to three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

This Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. This Organization will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made. A key part of this policy is to provide equal employment opportunity regarding all terms and conditions of employment and in all aspects of a persons relationship with the Organization including recruitment, hiring, promotions, upgrading positions, conditions of employment, compensation, training, benefits, transfers, discipline, and termination of employment.

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