What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician LTC position at Astrup Drug Inc?
Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy in Owatonna, MN is part of Astrup Companies - an innovative, growing, family-owned and locally grown business. We have a rich, 70 year history, with companies servicing every aspect of the pharmacy industry. As an employee of Sterling Long Term Care Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.
- Looking for a Full-time (40 hours/week) candidate.
- We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.
- This is a closed door pharmacy with no direct patient contact.
To learn more about Astrup Companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers
Qualifications:
· Required:
o High School graduate or equivalent
o Qualify for registration with the Board of Pharmacy
o Ability to use the computer for day-to-day tasks
o Basic math skills
o Experience in a fast-paced work environment
Job Description: The Sterling Long-Term Care Pharmacy Technician facilitates the accurate filling of prescriptions. You will also undertake other tasks under the direction of a pharmacist to provide excellent customer service and ensure the pharmacy runs smoothly.
Core Competencies and Responsibilities:
- Fill prescriptions accurately and efficiently based on each facility preference.
- Assist in maintaining pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing, and expediting orders, verifying receipt, and removing outdated drugs.
- Help ensure appropriate paperwork and documentation is completed for billing of Medicaid and Medicare for DME.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks where needed.
- Be aware of and adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
- Communicate with pharmacy manager on a regular basis.
- Participate in continuous quality improvement and quality assurance program.
- Attain proficiency with pharmacy packaging and distribution technology (DOSIS, Nexsys, etc.).
- Sticker, receive and put away order.
- Handle hazardous drugs according to USP 800 guidelines.
- Efficiently tote and bag daily and cycle meds for facilities.
- Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Prepackage medication as needed.
- Assist the pharmacist in the management of E-kits.
- Perform any other duties as assigned.
Performance Requirements:
- Possess a thorough knowledge of organizational policies, procedures, and systems.
- Comply to all Astrup Companies policy and procedures
- Create a culture of positivity and excitement within the workplace
- Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with other team members. Care. Respect their time, work and talents.
- Be able to multitask
- Be focused and disciplined
- Possess excellent organizational skills, with attention to detail and accuracy
- Be self-motivated and able to work well on an independent basis
- Display strong customer service skills
- Innovate - Think outside-the-box. Bring original ideas to the team/organization
- Embrace our Guiding Principles.
- Go Beyond!
Physical Requirements and Work Demands:
- Requires the ability to work up to 40 hours per week and occasionally more
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule including early morning, evening and weekend hours
- In a typical 8-hour day, the candidate can lift of carry items up to approximately 25 pounds and stand approximately 8 hours
Working Environment:
Normal pharmacy work environment
