Pharmacy Technician Apprentice for Pharmacy Services

Eldercare Pharmacy

– a place where you’ll be valued, recognized and rewarded for the vital work you do each day. We’ll surround you with a strong team and leadership that supports every aspect of your life – both inside and outside of our centers. And you’ll get to practice your passion  in a non-profit, mission-driven organization that’s known for the highest level of care in our communities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES                    

• Engages with pharmacy staff to learn pharmacy processes, Federal and State rules and regulations of the practice of pharmacy
• Fills, labels, processes, and records doctor ordered prescriptions for patients.
• Answers incoming telephone calls and responds to customer and long-term care staff requests.

• Packages products and prepares them for delivery to nursing centers.
• Manages pharmaceutical stock levels; restocks and replenishes supplies; conducts inventories in accordance with established guidelines.
• Maintains pharmaceutical related records, files, and patient profiles.
• Complies with all HIPAA policies specifically relating to patient confidentiality and release of information; maintains strict confidentiality on all client information; attends staff in-services and training.   
• Promotes the image and reputation of the System by exhibiting servant leadership and providing direct and open lines of communication.
• Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.
• Performs other duties as necessary to ensure the success of the System

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Introductory knowledge of pharmacy practice and pharmacy technician role and responsibilities, typically gained through educational courses
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with sustained attention and care.
• Must be able to demonstrate typing or computer terminal use proficiency.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information in a clear and concise manner, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow associates, administrators, patients and families, and the general public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled as a High School student seeking a diploma or equivalent
• Age 17 years of age or older
• Preferably enrolled in classes pertaining to pharmacy technician training program

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram format.  The ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

COMPUTER APPLICATION SKILLS

This job requires proficiency with the following computer applications:

Microsoft Outlook                  Microsoft Excel                      Microsoft Word

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Registered Pharmacy Technician with Georgia Board of Pharmacy

PHYSICIAL DEMANDS

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

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, talk or hear.  The associate frequently is required to stand for long periods of time and walk periodically.  This position may require regular bending and lifting to complete specific job duties. Use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

EEO / M / F / D / V / Drug Free Workplace