Pharmacy Technician (Camdenton Clinic)

We are expanding our team to serve the needs of our community in the Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri area! Central Ozarks Medical Center (COMC) is excited to announce a Pharmacy Technician position for our Camdenton clinic.

COMC is a Missouri non-profit, federally qualified health center that has served Pulaski, Laclede, Camden and Miller counties for over 40 years. Our goal is to provide the highest quality, affordable healthcare to the communities we serve. COMC is looking for a mission-driven team member who is comfortable working with patients with diverse backgrounds. Applicant must be a motivated, self-starter able to quickly adapt to new and changing conditions while maintaining a professional demeanor. 

COMC offers a robust compensation and benefits package, (including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long and short-term disability, and retirement). We have an excellent staff and a wonderful patient population. The scenic Lake Ozark area is a great location for raising a family and enjoying a variety of outdoor recreational activities.

We believe that health care is a right and not a privilege.  Based on that belief, we have evolved into a health center that offers high-quality health care regardless of age, race, sex, disability, religion or ability to pay. Our mission continues to be successful because of committed, dedicated and caring staff. 

Responsibilities:  The Pharmacy Technician assist the Pharmacist in rendering professional quality care to patients by assisting with daily tasks including filing and labeling prescriptions, notifying patients when prescriptions are ready, answering questions, and processing payments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares prescriptions for medications including selecting the appropriate drug, brand, form, strength, and quantity. Mixes, measures, and labels medication dosages appropriately.
• Greets patients in person or by phone, answers questions and requests, and refers more in-depth medical inquiries to the pharmacist as necessary.
• Supports pharmacological services by stocking, assembling, and distributing medications.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking stock, anticipating need, and placing orders.
• Maintains patient records in the electronic health software when filling prescriptions. Verifies patient information and updates as necessary.
• Notifies patients when prescriptions are ready for pick-up.
• Delivers medications at the counter and processes patient payments.
• Collects, verifies, and processes patient insurance and other information as necessary.
• Assists with ensuring medications are properly stored, performs regular checks to see that storage conditions are maintained.
• Assists with inventory audits as required.
• Assists with training new Pharmacy staff members.
• Protects patient information by adhering to HIPAA protocols.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Requirements:  Must be comfortable using computer hardware and software as well as computerized equipment.  Must be motivated to serve the needs of patients and perform services to benefit people and Central Ozarks Medical Center.  Must possess a sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted medical standards. Must possess reading and verbal skills necessary to understand and communicate, regarding medical records and laboratory procedures.  Must be CPR/BLS certified or become certified during probationary period and maintain certification throughout employment with COMC.

Education and/or experience:   GED or High School diploma. Associate’s degree preferred. Pharmacy Technician certification preferred. Previous clinic experience preferred.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate general health guidelines, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from patients and regulatory agencies.

Mathematical Skills:  Knowledge of fundamental math, adding machine, calculator, and Microsoft office.    

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Other Skills and Abilities: Excellent customer service skills.

• DEPENDABILITY AND RELIABILITY: Performs all duties and assignments whether or not supervision is present.
• COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Expresses ideas, information, and instruction in a positive and effective manner.
• TEAMWORK and COOPERATION: Works cooperatively with coworkers and supervisor. Acts as an effective team member with other employees through cooperation.
• JUDGMENT: Makes reasonable and appropriate decisions.
• ADAPTABILITY: Readily and effectively adjusts to changing ideas and activities.
• ROLE MODELING: Acts as a good role model for other employees.
• CREATIVITY: Shows imagination and innovation in solving problems.
• ATTENDANCE: Reliably reports for work as scheduled, willing to work OT when needed.
• SAFETY: Follows all safety rules and works in a safe manner.
• PRODUCTIVITY: Produces an acceptable amount of work, of sufficient quality in an appropriate amount of time.

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This includes moderate physical effort consisting of occasionally lifting or moving over 50 pounds of weight.

Travel Requirement: To fulfill the responsibility of the position travel to all COMC locations may be required.  Employee should have valid Missouri driver’s license.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Knowledge of, and compliance with, HIPAA and 340B regulations is required. Confidentiality of patient information is mandatory.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

About COMC:

Central Ozarks Medical Center has been providing quality health care in Central Missouri since 1979.  Central Ozarks Medical Center’s staff members are committed to leading the way to healthier communities.  COMC offers a wide range of services based on the needs of the communities we serve. We pride ourselves on offering high quality healthcare regardless of insurance status. If you are uninsured and would like to look at healthcare options, our staff are more than willing to help you navigate the process.

Our Mission

COMC is committed to leading the way to healthier communities by reducing barriers to care, ensuring access for all, and creating a positive working environment of engaged team members with a shared goal.

Our Values

At COMC, we use the following strategically anchored values to guide all our actions:

Selfless Service: We lead by example

• Be Accountable
• Treat others with respect
• Assume the best
• Act with self-awareness

Approachable: We communicate openly

• Disagree with respect
• Ask questions
• Communicate effectively
• Value different perspectives
• Share a unified message with one voice

Resilient: We enable and Inspire

• Celebrate success and accept setbacks
• Remove barriers
• Ensure inclusivity and diversity

Passionate: We promote community

• Build Strong relationships
• Be a good partner
• Identify opportunities

Responsive: We take action

• Look for solutions
• Challenge the status que
• Learn from the past, look to the future
• Act with good intentions

Resourceful: We collaborate

• Interact with colleagues
• Promote multi-disciplinary teams
• Serve as good stewards of COMC resources
• Act with self-awareness