Pharmacy Compounding Technician

Job Description

The Compounding Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist in accomplishing the technical components of the pharmacy business which will include, but not limited to:  measuring, mixing, counting, labeling, recording amounts and dosages of medications.  When appropriate or as needed, the Technician may be asked to perform the duties of a Data Entry Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician.

 Shift and Hours

· Full Time

·  Monday thru Friday

·   9:00 am - 6:00 pm

·    At the discretion of the company and upon company needs

·    Schedules, including the days of week, are subject to change upon shift or customer needs

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·    Answering incoming phone calls

·    Data Entry

·    Receive and store incoming inventory or supplies, verify quantities against invoices, reporting any discrepancies immediately to the pharmacist.

·    Inform Pharmacist or supervisor of stock needs and shortages

·    Accurately fill bottles / bubble cards or Medicine On Time containers with prescribed medications and affix labels

·    Assist Pharmacist with the accurate record keeping of CDS inventory

·    Prepackage and label unit-dose packaging of medications

·    Take verbal authorizations from prescriber’s office for refill of non-controlled prescriptions with no changes to strength or directions

·    Reconstitute and compound bulk medications

·   Prepare sterile compounded medications

·    Communicate effectively and appropriately to pharmacy staff of any needs

·    Assists with record maintenance according to state, federal and company policies and procedures

·    Other duties as assigned

Skills

·    Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and be flexible

·    Must possess good mathematical skills.  Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, this may include using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

·    Must possess good time management skills

·    Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills

·    Able to follow written and oral instruction efficiently and effectively

·   Must be dedicated to providing exceptional customer service

·   Be familiar with brand/generic drug names and general pharmacy terminology

Requirements

·    Must complete annual HIPPA training

·     High School diploma or equivalent

·    Must be legally able to work in the United States

·    Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy Technician Permit without disciplinary restrictions

·   Experience with pharmacy computer software

·   Must complete required Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy training according to the standards of the board

·    Must complete any other job-related training that may occur

·    Technician must abide by all state and federal laws regarding the appropriate labeling and dispensing of prescription medications

·     Ability to work agreed upon schedule

·     Must be punctual and dependable for assigned shifts

·    Must be able to type

·    Attend any company meetings as required by Pharmacist or supervisor

Physical Demands

·    Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time

·    Pick up and pinch small tablets with fingers, seize, hold, grasp or turn objects with hands

·   See objects at close vision and identify and distinguish colors

·    Must be able to look at computer screen for extended periods of time

·   Must be able to bend at the waist, squat

·    Must be able to work with hands, see and hear

·    Must be able to lift at least 25lbs

Conditions of Employment

·    Contingent upon a favorable pre-employment background check & drug screen

·    Contingent upon a favorable driving record check (if driving is required) as per insurance company regulations

·    Maintain a valid driver’s license

Work Environment

This job frequently involves a fast work pace in a retail pharmacy setting.  Must be able to handle multiple tasks (Data Entry, answering incoming phone calls, filing prescriptions etc) daily.