Pharmacy Technician

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Naturally friendly

Self-motivated

Smiles easy

High energy level

Genuinely enjoys taking care of the customer

Passion for what for they sell

SUMMARY

As a result of doing this job description you will help to create the positive and friendly atmosphere at NFI. Your work here will develop your product knowledge so that you have a high level of expertise as a course of your work activities. The expertise you exhibit will create a value for our customers and our Associates as they shop and work at NFI and lead to a genuine customer care experience.

Assists Pharmacist with filling prescriptions accurately along with controlling inventory and expenses

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists Pharmacist in filling prescriptions
• Receives and stores incoming supplies
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
• Bills insurances, understands Medicare
• Translates prescription into the computer system for pharmacist approval
• Inputs prescription orders accurately and in a timely manner according to established departmental guidelines
• Assists in completing and updating medication profiles for patients
• Maintains complete and accurate dispensing or other required records of activity
• Contacts physician offices for refills of continued prescriptions where permitted by state Pharmacy regulations.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships with customers including physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and vendors
• Complies with all HIPPA laws and regulations
• Keeps up to date with new medications and prescription changes
• Is working towards or holds a pharmacy technician certification

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance. The Associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

**Niemann Foods Management retains the discretion to add to or change the position requirements at any time.

**Position requirements may vary by store location