Pharmacy Associate

Overview

Scope of Responsibilities: Works under direct supervision and accurately assists in the processing, filling and shipping of medication orders.

 

Job Summary:  Assist technicians and various support staff in the order fulfillment process.  Assist in inventory control and station replenishment.

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Pull drugs and match NDC to prescription labels when filling prescriptions
• Check and inspect incoming medication orders for accuracy
• Responsible to assist in the upkeep and cleanliness of each work station and the facility
• Responsible for the proper and accurate filling of each individual order
• Contacts customers on outgoing express shipments and address verification
• Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor
• Responsible to maintain quality assurances of all dispensings
• Assist other areas of the pharmacy as needed daily
• May assist in orienting and training new employees
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Attendance Requirements:

• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required
• Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts

 

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or Higher in Business Administration or related field

 

Experience: 

• Preferred hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred

 

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

 

Job Skill Requirements:

• Strong communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• General knowledge of medications and physician orders
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test

 

Required Training:

• HIPPA Privacy Course
• HIPPA Security Course
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course
• MethGuard Course
• HIPPA Privacy CE Mastery Exam
• HIPPA Security CE Mastery Exam
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse CE Mastery Exam
• MethGuard CE Mastery Exam

 

Behavioral Traits Required:

• Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with
• Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work
• Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences
• Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm
• Customer Service: Must provide appropriate customer service (for all customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately
• Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits
• Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams

Compensation:

 

 $15.00 - $15.46 an hour

 

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience and education. 

 

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements.