Pharmacy Technician

SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Naturally friendly
• Self-motivated
• Smiles easy
• High energy level
• Genuinely enjoys taking care of the customer
• Passion for what for they sell

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

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 analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic math concepts (addition subtraction division multiplication and fractions)

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Is working towards or holds a pharmacy technician certification

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT

• Uniform per store policy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Regularly (Over 2/3 of the time)

• Stand
• Walk
• Use hands to finger handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Communicate with associates and customers
• Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds

Frequently (Between 1/3 to 2/3 of the time)

• Walk
• Lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

Occasionally

• Sit

Vision

• Close
• Distance
• Peripheral
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus
• Ability to distinguish colors

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally

• Risk of electrical shock
• Chemicals while cleaning

Noise Level

• Moderate

PAY RANGE (depends on industry experience)

BENEFITS (eligibility based on full-time/part-time status)

• Medical Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans
• Employee Assistance Program

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

**Position requirements may vary by store location

Required Experience:

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