Pharmacy Technician​/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.