What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Avita Pharmacy?
Overview:
At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ , HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:
The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist with preparing and dispensing prescribed medications in a retail pharmacy environment. The Pharmacy Technician will also help the Pharmacist provide patient care and education.
This is an onsite position located in New Orleans, LA (1631 Elysian Fields Avenue.)
**$1,000 Signing Bonus** No weekends or holidays !!!
About the Role:
- Remove drug(s) from stock; count, pour, or mix pharmaceuticals
- Place product into designated containers
- Affix the label or labels to the container
- Package/repackage as needed
- Verify/re-verify insurance benefits
- Interact courteously with patients and team members to develop and maintain positive, professional relationships
- Answer incoming calls and make outbound calls to patients, case managers, providers, insurance companies, etc.
- Clearly write routine reports and correspondence
- Handle payment transactions at Point of Service (POS) and reconcile beginning and end-of-day transactions
- Coordinate prescription deliveries
- Proactively identify and analyze problems and provide effective solutions
- Embrace and perform in the spirit of the company’s core values and goals
- Additional responsibilities as needed
- Pharmacy hours of operation: Mon, Tues, Fri: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM & Wed - Thurs: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
About You:
- High school diploma or GED; Associate's degree or higher preferred, especially in a related health field
- One or more years of related Pharmacy Technician experience
- Must be currently registered with the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) in Louisiana
- State "Certified" as a Pharmacy Technician required
- National Pharmacy Technician certification through an accredited certification program is highly preferred
- Proficient in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish is a plus
- Strong MS Office computer skills with the ability to type 30 wpm
- Experience with pharmacy software such as PioneerRx, QSI, etc. preferred
- Familiarity with Electronic Medical/Health Records (EMR/EHR) such as EPIC, NextGen, CERNER, etc. preferred
- Must have a positive attitude, be energetic and flexible, have excellent phone etiquette, and provide exceptional customer service
At Avita Care Solutions, compassionate care is at the heart of everything we do. Join Avita and get inspired to be the care that unlocks the full potential of health for all. We’re committed to promoting health equity by providing comprehensive, integrated access to pharmacy services, clinical care delivery and digital health through our individualized and culturally competent LGBTQ , HIV, PrEP, and sexual wellness care. Avita is a proud member of the U.S. Business Action to End HIV and has been recognized multiple times by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality.
Avita is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We welcome everyone by recruiting, hiring, and promoting individuals without regard to their sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Avita also provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws.
Avita Care Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package:
Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) for eligible team members and their families, along with additional company paid and voluntary benefit offerings.
Six company paid holidays and three personal floating holidays, paid time off (PTO), paid leaves - two weeks paid parental leave, bereavement, sick leave, time to vote and jury duty, award recognition program, professional learning and development opportunities.
Company paid benefits – basic life and AD&D, Maven and Health Care Advocate Work/Life Balance Program, health/dependent flexible spending.
Voluntary benefits – long and short-term disability, pet insurance, legal, accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, whole and supplementary life insurance, identity theft protection, 401(K) retirement savings plan with company match.
All benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
