What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Astrup Drug Inc?
Sterling Pharmacy in Rushford, 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 Pharmacy, you can expect to be treated with care and respect.
- This position would be Full time (~30 hours/week)
- This is a Monday - Friday position, with occasional Saturday shifts
- We offer competitive wages.
- Hours of operation are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm & Saturday, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
- We offer Full health benefits, a 401(k) program with a company match and a Profit Sharing bonus program.
To learn more about Astrup companies and our history, click this link: https://astrupcompanies.com/careers
Qualifications:
- Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Preferred:
- Pharmacy or medical related background
- Detail oriented
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician
Job Description: The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for assisting the pharmacists(s) with various tasks related to the filling/dispensing of prescriptions and caring for pharmacy patients/customers.
Core Competencies & Responsibilities:
- Complete necessary pharmacy technician training in a timely fashion
- Complete required continuing education annually
- Review patient information on the RX 30 system for accuracy
- Receive new prescriptions physically from patients
- Accept prescription refill authorizations via the telephone or fax
- Answer telephone in three rings
- Adhere to policies and procedures related to pharmacy operations
- Stay compliant with all statutes, rules, and regulations related to pharmacy practice, both federal and state
- Monitor reimbursement of prescriptions to achieve optimal gross profit margins
- Help manage inventory levels to achieve optimal return on investment
- Represent yourself professionally to the community as a Pharmacy Technician
- Collect all information needed for billing Medicaid and Medicare for DME, supplies
- Help ensure that patients are counseled on all new prescriptions and on any refills
- Be aware of and support promotional activity within the pharmacy and Home Health Care category
- Provide the best possible service to all of our customers
- Accurately count and fill prescriptions for all patients
- Provide accurate/timely service to customers at the point of sale
- Collaborate with team members to ensure everyone is capable of fulfilling all pharmacy related tasks and training other employees
- Create a culture of positivity and excitement in the pharmacy/store
- Adapt quickly to company changes related to policy and workflow
- Clean work area and the pharmacy
- Complete 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 & Work Demands:
- This position requires repetitive lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling for up to 15 pounds on a regular basis daily
- Must be able to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, kneel, bend and twist for up to 8 hours per day
Working Environment:
This position will be working in a pharmacy setting and normal climate and temperature.
