Certified Pharmacy Technician - Specialty

Overview

Scope of Responsibilities: Works under general supervision.  Follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.  May assist in orienting and training employees.

Job Summary: Responsible for filling and finalizing all orders prior to their reaching a pharmacist and then facilitating the shipment of medications to patients and providers across the country.     

Responsibilities

Job Duties:

• Prepare medication orders for final review by a pharmacist
• Responsible for the proper and accurate filling of each individual order
• Maintain and keep reasonable production as determined by supervisor
• Prepare refrigerated and non-refrigerated shipments for UPS and FedEx daily
• Assist in preparation of packaging for shipments
• Check in orders and ensure appropriate stocking levels in pharmacy
• Maintain a professional and clean appearance in pharmacy always
• May assist in orienting and training new employees
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Attendance Requirements:

• Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

Educational Requirements:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: Pharmacy Technician or related certification

Experience: 

• Experience in a customer service related field
• 3-6 months’ experience as a pharmacy technician

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Job Skill Requirements:

• Limited lifting up to 80 pounds
• Broad knowledge of medications, physician orders, and pharmacy systems
• Strong communication skills
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills
• Successful completion of a pre-employment and/or random drug screening test

Required Training:

• HIPAA Privacy Course
• HIPAA Security Course
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Course
• MethGuard Course
• HIPAA Privacy CE Mastery Exam
• HIPAA Security CE Mastery Exam
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse CE Mastery Exam
• MethGuard CE Mastery Exam

Behavioral Traits Required:

• Cooperation: Must work harmoniously and effectively with fellow employees, supervisors and others you are in contact with
• Initiative: Must work within supervision guidelines and assume additional responsibilities
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work variable work schedules, nights and weekends, assist others as requested and available, and be willing to perform all assigned work
• Adaptability: Must respond to new situations in a positive way, accept change, support new ideas, master new routines and grasp explanations, apply current knowledge in new environments and experiences
• Involvement: Must enjoy the demands of the job and work with interest and enthusiasm
• Customer Service: Must provide superior customer service (for Noble customers, fellow employees and business partners), listen attentively to their needs and respond appropriately
• Safety: Must take care of equipment and employ good safety habits
• Leadership: Must gain acceptance of ideas and accomplish goals through subordinates, peers and teams